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For a moment, He looked like he was going to say something more, he hesitated then simply nodded, I’m not sure if I could ask what he wanted to say, maybe he doesn’t trust me yet but I also don’t trust him. “We won’t make an announcement immediately.” He added. “I still need to confirm something’s.”
I wonder what it could be but I let it out. Maybe one day, things will be different, and everything will be okay or not, it might even get worse. I can’t just comprehend that but I know am trapped somehow.
Estefan called in a well-dressed lady, her appearance pristine and professional. Her name is Sophia, and she is introduced to me as the nanny. Though I found it odd, I realized quickly that her role extended beyond childcare; she was a caretaker of the entire household, including me, it seemed.
"Mrs. Salvatore," Sophia began, her voice smooth and calm, "shall we start the tou
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