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I moved towards the door that led to the stairs and he followed closely behind.
"Listen, I know you were just trying to help Isabelle and all but don't you think you're driving a little too fast ." I told him when I stopped by the stairs.
It's not like I'm trying to pry into his private affairs and letting my insecurities get the better off me but I don't know how possible it is for someone who just got out of a two year old relationship to move on so quickly like Isabelle is doing. She must be really strong to let go that fast.
He sighed and shook his head "I know what I'm doing Ava, I really like Isabelle. I thought you'd be supportive on this." He said very sadly, it made me gulp and feel a pain in my throat.
I felt my eyes threatening to water by what he had said, b
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