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Chapter 17

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When it was almost Evelyn's closing hours, Adam went out with the car to get her.On there way home,an awkward silence reigned in the car.None of them know how to start a conversation with each other.They have not been in a  confined place like this for long and so was a bit uncomfortable for them.

Today Evelyn could enjoy the views,she had always been in an hurry to get to work in the morning and too stressed out in the evening when going home to enjoy the views.

They got home in no time this evening.Most times, Evelyn got home late but tonight was an exception since the car is now available.

When they got home, Evelyn was surprised at the level of care she is receiving from her mother but Adam knew Samantha's motive.

Evelyn used style to ask Adam to follow her to the bedroom.She purposely left her cellphone in the living room.

"Adam, can you please bring my cellphone to the room".

"Okay",he said and take it to her.

"Do you know

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