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40. Moving Forward
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2021-09-23 16:57:55"This is going to leave a bruise." Cotton touched my swollen cheek. Sukriti slapped my cheek too hard.
I felt lighter now like some of the weight was taken out of my shoulders.
Ria was on the floor clapping and playing with her toys. Sometimes I think she was just a newborn. So small and delicate. But then I realize I knew nothing about babies. I never had mine.
Wow. Just stop there.
I didn't know where the track of my brain was going today. My eyes were ducked away from him, refusing to meet his alluring gaze. His hand on my arm was burning, flaming me with need and ache for more.
I needed more because I knew what was more now.
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