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Chapter 31: The Breaking Point
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2024-11-03 20:02:13### **Chapter 31: The Breaking Point**
**Keisha’s Perspective**
The event was supposed to be special. I had spent weeks planning it—an art showcase featuring emerging artists, and I had even secured a spot for Jarren to speak about the company’s support for local talents. It was meant to be a celebration of not just our relationship, but of the lives we were building together.
I arrived at the venue, excitement bubbling within me as I imagined seeing Jarren’s proud face in the crowd. But as the minutes turned into hours, that excitement turned to anxiety. I glanced at my phone again, hoping for a message that never came.
“Are you okay, Keisha?” Maria asked, her voice laced with concern.
I forced a smile, trying to keep my composure. “Yeah, I’m fine. I just… I thought he would be here by now.”
Maria
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