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CHAPTER 151

Author: GloryWrites
last update Last Updated: 2024-07-09 13:15:39

Sophia’s POV

As I stood outside the grocery store, Troy's message still fresh in my mind, my hand trembled. I began to type a message to Daniel. Maybe he could have me picked up by a driver or he could book me a cab so I could get home faster.

I didn't want to see Troy—didn't want to revisit the chaos he'd brought into my life. But then, before I could finish composing my message to Daniel, there he suddenly was, appearing out of nowhere like a specter from a troubled past.

“What are you doing here?” I demanded, my voice sharper than intended. “Are you following me? How did you find me?”

“I have my ways,” he said mysteriously, frightening me. “I know where you live. I know where Reese goes to school. I know where you get your groceries. I know where you work…”

His words gave me the chills. I could tell that he was satisfied to see the look of horror on my face.

Troy shrugged nonchalantly. “We're family, Sophia. Family helps each other out.”

I scoffed bitterly, despite being a little
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