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Chapter 9 You Still Have Me

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Sophia's POV

Jared had to know the truth.

"Molly is already..."

But my words were interrupted by the ringtone of his phone.

"Sorry, just a moment," he said, anxiously picking up his phone.

I had to swallow back the words I was about to say.

"What? Okay, I understand. I'll be right there." He hung up the phone, looking at me with urgency. "I'm sorry. Something urgent came up. I have to go."

"You told me you had everything sorted out. How can there be another damn emergency now?" I broke down.

"I'm sorry, but I really have to go." His expression was as sincere as ever.

He stepped closer, wrapping his arms around my shoulders and pulling me into his embrace.

I leaned against him, but it only made me feel worse.

"You always say so." I trembled, pointing at him. "You can't keep doing this to me."

"Thank you for understanding. Tell Molly I’ll be back soon, okay?" he said, stuffing the doll back into my arms.

As he hurried out of the house, he said, "I'll bring gifts for both of
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