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2024-10-29 19:42:56I SQUIRMED AS I felt the plane landing. Against the inside, I had to do it for the silence of all—even Mommy was against my decision. But I have to forget Lawrence.
“Margaux, hija!”
I looked up at Mommy coming inside my office. She was carrying a bag that she had laid on my table.
“Mom, what are you doing here?” I stood up to hug her and kiss her on the cheek.
She immediately grabbed my two shoulders and hovered over me.
“I’m fine. But you, are you sure you’re okay, hija?” Her voice showed intense concern.
I swallowed hard. I haven’t slept since I ran away from Saavedra Resort.
“I’m fine, Mom . . .” I thought the words would come out smoothly, but it cracked a little.
She frowned, then stared at me intently.
“I’m your mother. You can’t hide anything from me. I know there’s a problem, Margaux.” She looked down on a bit bulge of my stomach. I tried my best to stay cool in front of her, but I couldn’t.
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