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CHAPTER 18

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last update Last Updated: 2022-05-29 04:14:56

"You are making me panic, what's with your heart racing?" Evelyn asked

"Nothing, just calm down" Eric replied

"Is there something happening that you are not telling me Eric Aragon? What was that you said about me not being safe at the office, is someone after my life?"

"I would never let anyone hurt you Eve, I'd rather die than see that happen"

"Will you stop being sentimental and tell me what's really happening... I don't...?" Evelyn was getting agitated at the suspense and wanted to scold Eric more but then ran into the bathroom instead, she suddenly felt the urge to puke.

Eric ran after her scared for her health, seeing her throwing up he patted her back until she was done.

'What's wrong with me? I was fine until a minute ago maybe it was the bacon I ate earlier' Evelyn thought

"Babe, what's wrong? Are you sick? Come on let's get you to the hospital" Eric said anxiously

"Eric am fine, just agitated. Maybe it was something I ate, and you are not getting out of this so easily what h
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