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Chapter Forty-nine

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The next morning, I was feeling a lot better after much needed rest. Max had brought a late dinner for me when I woke up last night and after eating I had slept again.

We were going to see Daniel later today, and from the face Max was making this morning before we left from work, I hope he doesn't punch his face or kill him.

I know Max has been holding himself back from the way his temper flare up any time Daniel's name is mentioned.

I called my mom immediately after I got to work. It's been a long time since I've spoken to them. They still live at the apartment complex and everything has been quiet, which I'm grateful for because I didn't need my parents' issues with everything going on right now.

“Clear my afternoon for me Stella, I will not be in the office today.”

"Okay ma'am.”

I was hard at work for a while, trying to do a lot before I left for my appointment. It was quite late, Max texted he was outside waiting for me. We had decided it was better to go there together. We drove
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