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Olivia

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When I wanted to go back to Alexander’s house to pick up the kids, he offered to bring them home himself. I declined the offer because I didn’t want him to know where I was living.

Alexander, however, didn’t take no for an answer. He insisted he would drop them off himself. Even if I didn’t let him come to my apartment, he was going to find out where I lived one way or another.

After much back and forth, I finally decided to let him bring the kids. He was just going to drop them off and leave immediately after, so I had nothing to worry about.

I wasn’t going to let him inside.

While waiting for the kids to arrive, I decided to call my sister. It had been a while since we last spoke. I grabbed my phone from the side drawer and dialed Amanda’s number.

“Hello, stranger.” She teased as she answered the call on the first ring. I couldn’t help but laugh. “How is it going?”

“Good, I guess. I just wanted to check up on you, it’s been a while.” I rubbed a thumb across my brow.