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The Battle For Love And Survival

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“I am afraid that this place might not be safe for her, little one,” Dr. Emiliano told Darien. “Keep in mind that a few days ago, some intruders broke into this small house to attack her. Who knows what would have happened if you had not been there?”

The elderly man sat on a wooden chair in his small study area, unsettled, because he knew the lady Darien was about to place in his care was in grave danger.

“You have nothing to worry about,” Darien reassured the elderly man. “I have got everything under control. My men will always be available to protect you from any threats.”

"I do not require your protection, Darien! Let me be!” Jeri abruptly snapped. "If I die, I die; if I live, so be it. I do not need you again. Can't you see it?”

She detested Darien so much that Jeri never wanted to see him again because she was so furious.

“I appreciate everything you did for me,” Jeri continued. “ But it's time we go our separate ways. It's cle
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