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2021-02-06 21:37:05“What the hell?!” I shouted just looking at the screen.
I couldn't believe that Tom would call himself as my “Husband”, and I didn't even know how to react. Should I think of it as a joke or declaration that he thinks of us in some serious way? For now, I would have call it a joke.
Jay burst out laughing so much, tears started flowing from his eyes. I had to take a deep breath before slidi
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