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55: This Afternoon

Author: RJ Cross
last update Last Updated: 2024-03-11 22:01:03

CHRISTY:

Everette laughed. “It won’t happen, kitten. I won't fall for you. You can mark my words.”

My hope crashed. The smile wiped away from my eyes. He was so sure about it that he wouldn't be falling for me. It must be because of my size. I was ugly and did not pass his standards.

Or maybe he just loved Eden so much that he did not have any space for someone else.

He patted my hair, tenderly. “I promise that this will be the best six months of your life. I will show you that you should not settle for less anymore. I will treat you like my queen.”

“How did you know I always settle for less?”

“Different men after every break-up?”

“It wasn’t my fault that they always come to me when I am broken.”

Tenderly, Everett put the strands of hair away from eyes. “You attracted assholes, kitten. A piece of advice. When you have your heart broken, the next thing you should do is heal yourself. Not to enter into another relationship with a broken heart. The new guy will break you again. I bet my
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