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50. Doubt

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Henrietta

It's been almost an hour since Chloe left my room to check if the underground exit was clear. After she left, I shut all the windows and doors of the room and didn't fail to lock them as well.

I have had a few knocks on the door and even Gwendolyn was one of those that knocked but I wasn't sure if I could trust her with Richard's safety so I ignored hers as well as that of others. Chloe's knock was peculiar and when she was at the door, I was sure to know as each knock on the door often had a few seconds break before the other.

“You still havent told me how you got to know that all of this was going to happen,'' Richard said as he sat on my bed, holding his head in his hand.

“Somehow, you kept me safe even before all these, even after I told you the guards were in my room before they came to yours and found nothing.” he muttered,

“But magically, somehow, they found it in my room and you knew they would.” he stated, with a voice that sounded like he was about to accuse
Ezeogu Ogochukwu

Writing this chapter almost made me tear up. It felt like I was reliving past experiences. I really feel sorry for Richard and Henrietta. I hope their love story doesn't end up at a dead end. Do you think Henrietta was quick to let go of what she has with Richard? What would you do if you were in her situation? Please leave a gem so this book can get a good position on the rank. I hope we smile on the next chapter 😘

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