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2024-10-29 19:42:56~Cali~
Through the drive back to Evan’s place, confusing thoughts filled my mind. It was never a question of ‘should’ I tell him or not, but ‘when’. With everything that has happened in the last couple of weeks, this will only add up to the stress that’s building around him.
The accident at the Brooklyn site resulted in doubts within and outside the company, this is what I heard from one of our directors. Gossips are going around that Magnus Construction couldn’t handle such a huge project. This bad publicity is already pushing a few clients to pull out their contracts.
I caught Evan’s silhouette in the kitchen as I stepped inside the cabin. He’s sitting in the dark, one thing he does when he’s in deep thoughts. I guess talking about tonight is unavoidable. From the stiff form of his shoulder, he knows what happe
CastielHi Loves, I just want to inform you guys that we ‘authors’ don’t get notifications about comments, that’s why I can’t reply immediately. GN is still developing that feature so I don’t see most of your chapter and paragraph comments unless I go through my chapters (which I don’t do often). And… I also know that you guys have questions, but that is the fun part, right? [u hating me and all ;) haha kidding]. You know how I work if you’ve read a few of my books before. Please don’t hate me for the cliffhangers, I do my best in every chapter I write, so please stay calm and enjoy the ride… lots of bumps on the road. ;) hugs and kisses ~ ljxx
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