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65- Darkness

Author: Lisa Salman
last update Last Updated: 2023-02-08 23:10:43
Ashley Walters pov

“Ma’am. Are you the same woman who got a snake bite?” the cotton candy man asked me while handing over the thin bamboo sticks to me.

When I nodded, he examined me from head to toe, “I hope you are doing well now.”

“Oh, yes I am.” I started munching one of the beauties in my hands, “Thanks for asking.”

“Who is he by the way?” He threw a casual gaze at Justin who was standing at some distance, “I think I have seen him somewhere.”

“Oh, he is my husband. People often confuse him with some movie star.” I faked a laugh and paid him the amount.

This morning I insisted Justin take a walk outside. We were about to go back home the next day and my heart was sinking by just thinking of it.

I did not want to return home. The politics I used to face from Sarah might take a toll on my mental health in the future. Here I was happy with Justin. He and me. A perfect couple.

I wanted to enjoy these two days to the fullest. Here I had Justin only to myself. No office work. No o
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Thanks for reading, guys. xoxo Lisa Salman

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Maggie Sab-it
exciting! more chapters pls.Lisa,thank you!
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Laurie Barrick
yeah Marwick knows but we are not sure if he told Sarah yet
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maria
I hope she is okay but it seems that she has been hit by the car
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