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Chapter 9

DAHLIA

Once I hung up, I unlocked the door and found my way back into the living room. Martha was in the dining area serving some dishes, Anita was right next to her while a pissed off Frank and Gideon were seated on the couch, talking to each other in hushed tones. I wasn't able to grasp what they were saying, but I could swear I heard my name.

“Can I have a word with you?” I called out to Martha.

She paused and turned in my direction, so did every single person in the room.

“You're finally out after disrespecting me!” Frank thundered.

But then I wasted no time shushing him. I didn't have his time.

“I'm married to your brother, not you Frank. And do not forget you're in my house, one more nonsense from you, I'll be forced to throw you out,” I didn't bother sugarcoating my words.

“You!” Frank rose from his seat, but was held back by Gideon.

“You don't talk that way to the men in this family!” Gideon was quick to reprimand me.

“Remind me how I ended up with these people again
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Beth Shuffield
Oh man, this is some twisted s#%t… loving it but please don’t let her loose the baby, or maybe she couldn’t conscience because he was cooking for her and fed her something to prevent it????? Muahhhh
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Beth Shuffield
Ooohhhh, an unexpected twist… I LOVE IT!!!
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