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Better Off Without Him

Author: Sandra S
last update Last Updated: 2024-09-24 15:22:26

Watching at the wrist watch which showed 11 pm, Ethan caressed his jaw in frustration. He knows that girl must be awake and waiting for him in the living room even after he avoided her like a plague.

He doesn't know what to do next. He wanted to let her go but is that even possible? He has to do it and even set everything up albeit he couldn't keep her away from him.

His heart and mind started loving the chirpy girl who made him feel like a teenage boy. Only she had the power to weather his rock heart with those dreamy eyes and affectionate gestures.

But what can he do if it's forbidden? When it's sealed by fate and no way to change it?

It wasn't fate that was stopping him from keeping her, it's his consciousness. It would be a sin to keep her in his delusional world with deception. He doesn't want to keep her in darkness.

Soon the silver Porsche rolled in, its raucous sound dominating the surroundings. Getting out an uneasy feeling settled in his chest, the cold air smacked him a
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