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The proposal
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2024-10-29 19:42:56The proposal
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Anthony's pov
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The morning I was supposed to go to Elena's house, I developed cold feet and anxiety. I was worried her parents might reject me even though we were expecting a child together, I however willed myself to go and at the same time promised to make them accept me as their son-in-law.
I wasn't a bad or dangerous person, I had a job and loved their daughter so much it sometimes ached. With a positive mindset, I set off for her home.
They lived in one of the most expensive locations in Lagos, the rich, famous, and affluent families lived here. I didn't have a car so I used Uber instead, the road was smooth wi
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