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BEATRICE:

Drake was able to listen to our conversation without me noticing it? Was I that invested in Josh?

Drake was still waiting for my next statement and I did not know what I should say, honestly. Which was frustrating on my part. I meant, what the heck was wrong with me again? I should be guilty that he caught me talking to Josh over the phone, right? So why was I squirming like a worm?

Speak, Beatrice. Don’t embarrass yourself even more.

"S-So what if Josh told his feelings?" I asked in return when I realized I should not let any of his reactions get to me. "You think you have a say on that? You don’t. I will talk to whoever I want."

Drake opened and closed his mouth. That should be what he would be doing. To keep his mouth shut since he had no say on this.

“I hope I am also part of those people whom you wanted to talk to, Beatrice. I missed talking to you.”

“If it involves my son, I will. But if not, that’s another part of a lengthy discussion.”

He heaved a long sigh.

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