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66: Deception

Author: Bella Silva
last update Last Updated: 2024-08-12 23:55:53

Devon doesn't look surprised that Aaron's here.

It's like he knew all along. Like he was expecting this. There's a mischievous glint in his eyes. He wanted to come here and find Aaron. As a matter of fact, he looks like he's already enjoying this.

Aaron's dumbfounded. He never anticipated this, neither have I. All I wanted was to keep them apart, but here's Devon, staring at us with a blank expression. He fixes his gaze on Aaron and with a tilt of his head, says, "Well? You had a lot of shit to say to me over the phone, Aaron. I'm right here."

I can't believe this.

Aaron is speechless for a few seconds. Then, he says, "You think showing up here is going to intimidate me? I've never been afraid of you, Devon Tyler. In fact, I know exactly who you are. I'll give you an A for effort for this one, but this was a really fucking stupid decision."

"I don't think so," Devon says. "You know what's stupid? Coming to a man's house with that kind of attitude."

"This is Amelia's—"

"This is my apar
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