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83. Jealousy
When Mike and Matthew entered Jo’s apartment, they heard a few people singing. The sounds were coming from the kitchen. It seemed like she had a great time without them.
“I’m looking for love all around me; Looking for love to surround me. The love that I need; To rescue the state of my heart.”
“Definitely someone has a better voice than me.” Matthew summed up honestly. He dwelled upon who that voice belonged to. He had no doubt that its owner had taken voice lessons from a real professional.
Even Jo was really great in that song.
“I agree with your statement.” Mike said, putting a few bags on the floor in the corridor.
He
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