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#Chapter 56 I never stopped loving you
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Rachel POV
Bella & Rachel's Apartment
Full from 'taste-testing' Bella's special desserts, I wanted to get a nap in before I had to do anything else with my day. I was alone in the apartment when my phone rang. I was surprised to see Nathan in the caller ID screen. What was he wanting?
"Hello?"
"Rachel! I'm so glad you picked up. Can we talk?"
I wasn't sure how I felt about talking to Nathan. He'd been so desperate he had scared me. My bruises had faded a lot faster than my fear.
Ultimately, I decided to talk to him because my need for him to be the boy I remembered outweighed my anxiety.
"Sure," I agreed, "We can talk. What did you have in mind, Nathan?"
"Can I come in? I'm right outside. I promise I'll leave if you want. I just want to talk and I'd rather do it in person if we can."
Knowing Nathan was right outside the door gave me a momentary shiver. I wasn't sure if I was scared<
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