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Choosing to Live

Author: Lennon Leia
last update Last Updated: 2022-05-20 22:46:14

I looked at Rupert who was sitting on the front seat of the audience area. Next to him were Bailey, Sir Romeo and Ma'am Juliet. On his lap was a large handbag full of my things; my lunch, some extra t-shirts, and medicines. He was in an unusually clean casual today— neat white polo with casual jeans and rubber shoes. His curly brown hair was put in a fixed brush up style.

So I was no longer surprised that every woman we met entering the venue was attracted to him.

"Are you ready, Meredith?" Cherry asked me, holding my right arm to assist me.

I chuckled before I freed myself from her hold. "I'm okay, Che. You don't have to worry."

"But you had a nose bleed earlier. If you don't want Cherry to support you, let me," Minzy argued.

I immediately shook my head. "Please don't treat me like a weak patient. I don't want to remember my condition on this important day."

Cherry and Minzy were stunned. David put his arm around Minzy and ruffled her hair. "Let's focus on the competition. We have to
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