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CHAPTER NINE

ALEX

I watched Sally until she walked out of the door and shut it. I shut my eyes and bit my lip. I saw the look of disappointment she cast me before entering her room yesterday. Today, the same thing.

I turned to Beverly, who was still standing in front of me. The sight of her pointy boobs irritated me. She was already pregnant, yet she still wanted to seduce me.

I wondered how many more men had slept with her after I did.

"You heard what my wife said, Beverly. I want you to leave."

"Your wife," she repeated and scoffed. "Oh, please. Don't act like I do not know the stances you got married."

"Whatever it is, this is still her home," I replied.

"Since you do not want to take responsibility for your child. Maybe I should go to your fath..."

"Enough!" I shouted at her.

These were the same words she used yesterday that made me let her stay. It wouldn't work this time. Rather than soften me, the words made me angry.

I gritted my teeth and grabbed her by the arm. I lower