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Chapter 37 - Bonnie Walton
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2023-08-22 00:01:20Bonnie POV
“Answer,” Jude says, and I press the green button.
“Are you okay? Are you with Richard?” Benny asks, and I look at Jude before I lick my lips.
“Yes, and Dylan and Jude,” I say, and he stays quiet.
“Jude’s there?” He asks.
“I didn’t know where to go, so I came here, and Jude was here,” I say laying. Jude keeps his eyes on the floor as he rests his elbows on his legs, leaning forward.
“Okay, let me speak to him,” Benny says, and my eyes go wide.
“Erm, why? What do you want with him?” I ask, and Jude raises his head and looks at me. He sits back on the chair and stretches his arm, asking for the phone.
“Just put him on the phone,” Benny says.
“Benny wants to talk to you,” I say, placing the phone in Jude’s hand. He stands up immediately, walking to the window with one hand in his pocket.
“Yes, I know,” Jude says. I wish I could hear their conversation. I walk to Jude and wrap my arms around his w
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