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Chapter Twenty Two

Author: Precious Ene
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Alicia used her time off from work early to take a stroll in the park . It used to be her favorite thing to do even as a little girl. It helped her clear her head and put things in perspective.

She bought some bread and fed the ducks by the pond giggling as they rushed , competing with each other to grab the bread . After feeding them she sat down on the bench contemplating the turn out of the events today

What confused her was Alexander's silence on what had taken place in his office but she pushed it to the far back end of her mind . For some odd reason for the past two days she felt someone was watching her , it gave her a sick chill but even now she felt eyes boring into her back.

She turned back looking quickly side to side but saw no one . Maybe I'm just being paranoid , it could be the paparazzi trying to get new photos and articles .

But the feeling of nearing danger wouldn't still ebb away . Feeling uncomfortable she picked up her purse and walked quickly to her car , drivi
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