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Complicated Feelings

Author: Ms. Chiamaka
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-03 13:46:27

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The Ford Mansion lit up in cherry festivities that evening. Hannah sat quietly in front of her dressing mirror, lost in thoughts.

The party had already started downstairs in the grand decorated hall of the mansion, and still, she did not know what the occasion was.

But one thing she was sure of was that tonight was more than a celebration; it was a stage, and everyone would be watching, especially Ethan.

In the midst of everything happening, her mind still lingered on Ethan’s call, trying to figure out who was on the other end of the line.

The soft knock on her door suddenly snapped her out of her thoughts,

“Who is it?” Hannah asked anxiously, thinking that it could be Ethan.

“It’s Reginald, Mrs. Ford.” The man answered softly.

“Come in,” Hannah replied and turned to face the door.

The door slowly opened and Reginald walked into the room, wearing a neat black tux.

As soon as he saw her, he froze in place,

“You look quite lovely Mrs. Ford. I’m sure everyone downstairs wi
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