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In doubt

Author: Maggie
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Rico quickly excused himself from the study , he did not need a soothsayer to tell him his boss was crying . He did not know what was in the letter that got him so emotional . He bumps into his boss wife Mrs Vanessa on his way to the living room .

“ I am sorry ma'am " Rico quickly apologized .

“ It's not your fault ” she answers letting out a short smile .

“ Where is my husband please ? ” She asked Rico

“ In his study ma'am ” Rico replied bowing softly as Violet left after muttering a thank you . He quickly texted his boss about his wife coming to meet him at the study before heading to the living room .

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Butler Macho sat still without touching his food , thousand of thoughts ran through his mind . He could not just place it .

“ Why have you not touched your food ? ” Stomata asked as she paused on hers licking her lips .

“ What do you want to do with me ? ” Butler Macho inquires staring at her , he was scared of her he wouldn't deny it . Days ago she shot a man dead
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