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CHAPTER 32: Shattered Hearts
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2024-10-29 19:42:56CLAIRE’s P.O.V.
“Darren! Wait!” I shouted as I ran after him.
He didn’t bother to look at me. He dashed inside of his car, slamming the door shut at my face. I tapped his window several times, but he didn’t open up. I can see him putting his key through the tinted window.
When I realized that Darren doesn't want to talk to me anymore, I quickly went in front of his car, tapping the bumper of it in order for him to notice me. He blown his horn twice, but I didn’t move away or even bulge. This time, he finally hopped down to face me.
“What the fuck do you want?!”
“Darren... Please listen to me. Let me explain...”
“Why would I?! I already saw it with my own eyes, Claire! What more do you want?! My money?!”
“No! Just please let me explain everything...”
“For what?! To make me believ
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