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Author: Wunmi Ijaola
last update Last Updated: 2022-09-04 05:28:57

Bella's POV

I heard the whole conversation between Peter and his mom. I came out of my room just in time.

"Bella!" Peter exclaimed and rushed over to me; he was gonna pull me closer to him; for a hug but I moved away quickly.

"I... I didn't go anywhere" I muttered.. and he smiled.

"My heart almost jumped out" He said.

"What?" Mrs Benson cut in sharply and walked over to us. "Your heart almost jumped out?"

We stood at an attention and didn't say anything.

"What's going on here?" She asked us.

I stayed mute; trembling a little as I left Peter to confront his mother and do the talking.

"Mom why did you lie to me that you sent Bella away?" Peter asked.

"That wasn't a lie, that was a quick smart test and you just proved it to me that there is something between you and her. It's very obvious" She said, folding her hands.

"There's nothing between us" Peter denied instantly.

"That's right" I supported; disengaging my hand from him 'cos he was still hold
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