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54| Dominic's "Nephew"
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2021-10-12 12:56:23I wore a simple blue dress that didn’t show off too much of my baby bump to the birthday party that Dominic and I were invited to at his sister’s house. I hated the lack of security here, but I didn’t have much of a choice than to suck it up and push through if I wanted Dominic to think that I wanted to be a family with him.
His sister Gwen is supposed to be the “nice one of the family,” and I hope I can talk to her about pregnancy a little - maybe learn some tricks for morning sickness or something. Then again… Do I trust Dominic's sister? Do I trust anyone with the last name Knight? I’m unsure.
Our driver pulled up to a modestly sized home that was painted in a blue color with white trimmings and a brown roof. There was a single tree out front with a tire swing attached that appeared to be in slightly worn condition as if it were frequently used. ‘This seems like a gre
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