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Chapter 15

Beckett King

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Hearing Sadie was okay, she just has a mild concussion, I could finally breathe easier. But I couldnโ€™t stop the guilt from setting in, if I was actively trying to avoid her, I would have noticed she wasnโ€™t back sooner. She has a concussion because of me.

She gets to go home today. Smith and Russo will be stating with her, until sheโ€™s okay.

Iโ€™m at my parentsโ€™ house because Damon and Jess requested to see us. So here we are all sitting in their living room. even Jessicaโ€™s mother Nash is here. I donโ€™t want to be here, I would much rather be with Sadie making sure she was okay, but I donโ€™t think it would be right of me to be there not after how we ended things. I doubt she trusts me to look after her now. not that she cares or has asked for me.

โ€œSo yesterday I went for a check-up. We found out the gender of the baby. Damon didnโ€™t want to know, but I was so excited I couldnโ€™t help but tell him.โ€ Jessica says excitedly.

She reminds me so much of herself when she
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