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Author: Kainaat
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-20 21:21:03

His conscience mocked and reasoned, which surely he can't deny.

Alisha's heart pounded against her rib cage as she heard his words.

She doesn't know why she's stuttering, but it's just fear making it hard for her to form words correctly.

She's too scared to do it, without even knowing herself, giving her a reality check.

"Angel, I asked you something, sweetheart. You better not stutter in front of me. I don't like it. Your sweet voice is meant to be heard, and I can't hear it like this," Alice spoke as he took the brush and began brushing her hair.

Her hair was now dry, so he started detangling it after putting down the dryer.

"I can brush my own hair," Alisha tried to stop him, doing her best not to stutter.

She's not a pro at stuttering, so Alice's warning is enough to set her straight.

She knows a few things she shouldn't do in front of him:

- Don't make him angry.

- Don't ignore his warnings.

- Don't act like you can defy him.

She's learned to keep these three in her head when dea
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  • Mafia king Innocent Luna   Genes

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  • Mafia king Innocent Luna   Seething

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  • Mafia king Innocent Luna   Figure out

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  • Mafia king Innocent Luna   Honest

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