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CHAPTER 40

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"Hey have you been crying or something? Your eyes are all puffed up sis." Jack said at the airport when he came to bring Monica home after observing that her facial expression isn't as lively as it should be.

"Nothing okay? I am fine, I think something entered my eyes" Monica lied

Jack being an observer knew something was wrong but he didn't pursue the issue at that moment.

"Okay come on let's go home, its freezing out here that's why I brought you the jacket."

"You are so thoughtful bro come on"

So they entered into the car and the driver drove off.

On their way Monica was extremely quiet.

'I know that jerk must have done something to her because I don't buy the storyline, I mean Monica was so happy she'll be getting engaged to him and the next minute they call off the engagement because she isn't ready? Something is going on and I am going to find out what it is' Jack thought.

"We are here" The driver said

And they both came down and walked into their house.

Cecilia was already wait
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