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CHAPTER 7: THE PROPOSAL

Author: Stardust Wendy
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

The small work place I had rented out three years ago was empty opposite to how full it had been in the morning. Most of the people had gone home,I was part of the few that stayed back.

My life was a lot better than it was. I have given birth to two angels, Tessa and Tristan. I could as well say I love my new life with Dante.

Yea, we have been together for 5 years. He had helped me along the journey of recovery. He is my second-chance mate. I knew right from the moment we had made eye contact. I guess the moon goddess finally heard my prayer and gave me a mate that wanted me.

I felt wanted.

Important.

I picked up my bag,about to head back.to the house. The time would be waiting for me.

The sound of my cell phone ringing paused my steps. Glancing at the phone,it was Dante.

With a smile on my face I picked up the call. The smile was easy to come around these days. A Lot of things were.

"Hey darling" The familiar voice of Dante broke through the barrier of my phone's speaker.

"Hey" I wo
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