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106 : Cold

Author: Tara Danielle
last update Last Updated: 2022-12-30 20:49:39

This morning New York has been pelted with snow again, and, to hell, if I don't mind it. I sat back at the head of my hospital bed and watched the snow rain through the glass doors that led to the balcony. My gaze remained there for a few minutes and I thought of nothing but one thing behind the emptiness in my heart.

Everything's been fine, though. I'm already fine. Some cuts and bruises have healed and the effects such as dizziness and fever have also disappeared. Daddy said I might be able to get out of the hospital tomorrow. I'm thankful about that and then about a few things.

Apparently Daddy really has decided not to continue the engagement. Rafaella said that Daddy had even taught Nicholas de Sanctis' younger brother a lesson. Rafaella wasn't even sure if that guy would bother me again because this time Daddy gave me more protection and gave some warning to that motherfucker. I know that Daddy loves me very much, and it's not just based on those feelings, but regret and guilt.

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Rocky Moore
Oh boy I can’t wait to read Rhysand pov on what happened to Amanda. And I’m wondering if he was easy dropping and watching a video on Amanda and Gabby conversation about him you really can’t put nothing behind him. He’s probably was so angry when he watch the news and seen the Engagement flash on tv
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