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CHAPTER 98 – Crossroads
When she went back to her hotel, she decided to check up on Daniel.
Maybe he’s not upset with her anymore.
But when her call connected, she immediately hung up after the first ring.
What would she say anyway?
That she went overseas to confirm if FlowerMan is the same boy who gave her flowers when she was a baby? And then what?
Can she say she could not accept that Daniel easily accepted his arranged wedding?
Can she tell him she doesn’t want to divorce anymore without losing her face?
That she could not bear the emptiness she feels every time she wakes up without him beside her.
She didn’t realize her tears started flowing again until she heard her phone ringing.
“Hey!” she tried to clear her throat before answering.
“Sorry, I missed your call” Daniel said gently.
“I ah uhmm…” she heaved a deep breath to steady her voice.
“I just want
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