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Chapter 42: Rodney Got Shot

Author: Diane Ruiz
last update Last Updated: 2023-06-02 17:26:58

SUSHMITA'S POV:

"Please, tell me that you're alright," I said to myself as I continued to comb my hair in front of my vanity mirror.

My room never changed. It was still the same when I last saw it. Except the new curtains and bedsheets that Caroline put. It was gold in color and the silk was so soft.

I don't know why Daniel is in a hurry to fly to New York but one thing is for sure. Something terrible happened and I don't know how bad that could be.

I was combing my hair when someone knocked on my door.

"Sushmita, Darling?" The voice is familiar, it's my father.

"Come in, Dad," I said and he opened the door of my room.

"My little princess," he said while flashing his bright smile and I stood and immediately hugged him.

"Daddy, I miss you," I said as I kissed him on his cheeks.

"I miss you too, sweetheart, is Rodney treating you well?" he asked.

I don't know what to say but I'll just stick to my original plan. Pretending to be okay. I'm good at that.

"Yeah, Dad, Rodney is rea
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