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Chapter 35 : Burned Bridges

Author: Claire Wilkins
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Chapter 35: Burned Bridges

*Delilah*

“I want to take some time.”

I got up and walked out of the conference room without looking back. My hands were shaking and my bottom lip trembled as tears threatened to spill.

I took a deep breath, walking down the hall. I heard the conference room door open and footsteps running toward me.

I turned to find Andrew, his face full of concern, coming down the hall at a trot.

I stopped, waiting for him and when he got to me he immediately pulled me to him, hugging me tightly.

I cried softly into his chest, gripping his shirt in my hands. He rubbed his hands up and down my back softly, not saying a word. Finally, I took a deep breath and pulled back, wiping my hands over my face.

He ran his hands up and down my arms as he looked into my eyes.

“What can I do?”

I shook my head and laughed at the absurd situation we were in.

“I have no clue. What I do know is that I need to find my father. We have a lot to discuss.”

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