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Chapter 74: The Nightmare Resumes

Author: Ariel Love
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Lynne stared at William in pure shock. She looked away and cleared her throat.

Chuckling, she playfully smacked William's arm. "Relax, I was just testing you. You should see the look on your face right now," she laughed.

"Well, it's not funny," William said, his frown deepening.

Lynne smiled. "I had a small talk with Jessica yesterday. She's a nice woman—you two really go well together. I just wanted to see if your devotion to her is as strong as the one she has for you, and from what I see, it's even stronger," she said.

William's temper softened a bit.

Lynne got down from the desk and straightened her gown. "I'll be leaving now. I have to meet up with my father before he goes for a meeting," she said and gave William a brief hug.

"See you around." She winked before leaving.

The moment she turned, the smile on her face disappeared as she headed toward the exit. Her fists clenched tightly in rage as she walked.

William sighed and sat back on his swivel chair, running his hands through
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