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Unveiling the Night

Author: Author Destro
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Andrew's POV

I'd been anticipating this night for a while, though attending Alan’s company charity event was never something I thought I'd be excited about. But tonight felt different. There was a certain satisfaction in knowing that the evening would be unforgettable, especially with what I had planned.

I found Sheila in the living room, nervously pacing with the invitation in her hand.

"Why do you want us to go to Alan's event?" she asked hesitantly. "It doesn’t seem like something you’d usually care about."

She was right—it wasn’t my kind of event. But I wasn’t going to let Alan enjoy the evening without us being there. I stepped closer, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "I know it seems strange, but trust me, Sheila. I've got it all under control."

Her eyes searched mine, filled with doubt. "What if they laugh at me? I don’t belong in that world, Andrew. Even when I was with Alan, I never went to those dinner parties because he thought I’d embarrass him with my poor educa
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