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Chapter 67 - Deanna
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2021-11-17 23:27:42I watch from across my office as Connor picks up his phone and looks at it. He hesitates for a moment before he answers it.
My eyebrows instantly knot together. Am I right? Is it his brother wanting the money?
I keep my attention on my husband as he calmly says, “Hello. Is there something wrong?”
I breathe a small sigh of relief. I don’t think it is his brother. I’m sure his voice would have had some bite to it if Brett was calling.
I continue to watch my husband as I slowly lift the cup of tea in front of me. With my eyes still locked on the handsome man, I blow on the cup as steam rolls into the air in front of me.
“I see. Is there anything else you have been able to find out?”
I take a drink as my mind tries to figure out who he is talking to. I don’t know everyone at his company, but I think I have a good idea who
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I rub my stomach as it churns and protests all the food samples I’ve eaten over the last several days. I walk into our bedroom and head for the bathroom. Hopefully, there is something in the medicine cabinet that will help me.My mind instantly goes to Deanna and whether she is has an upset stomach too. I don’t see how she couldn’t. We have eaten a month’s worth of food in only a few days.I whip open the medicine cabinet and scour through all the boxes and containers looking for something that will help.Buzz.My hand stops and hovers over a bottle of pain medicine.Buzz.I tilt my head and think for a moment. Who could that be?Buzz.I pull my hand out of the medicine cabinet as my stomach churns again. Ignoring my upset stomach, I dig my phone out of my pocket and glance down at it. My eyes instantly widen when I see P.I. flashing
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I want to get Connor to the bed, but every time he moves at all, his stomach sends another wave up and he is left hugging the toilet. He has completely emptied the entire contents of his stomach out now and has been dry heaving for the last hour.I wipe his mouth and face with a wet washcloth while he leans his head against my legs as I sit on the chair in the middle of the bathroom. I wish I had a magic wand, and I could make this all go away.He has his eyes closed as a soft groan escapes from him. My heart twists as I hate seeing him in so much pain and discomfort.I gently run my fingers through his soft silky hair as I pray he will get over this soon.Dotty walks into the bathroom and lightly taps my shoulder. “How is he doing? Has he stopped throwing up yet?”As I keep my attention on my husband, I shake my head. “No. If he tries to move at all, he usually end
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I look down at my royal blue dress and nervously run my hands down the silky material as Connor’s deep voice asks, “Are you nervous?” I shouldn’t be, but I am. This is one of the ‘big’ events not only for the company but for the city. Anyone who is anyone will be there, which also means that my parents might be there too. My stomach twists at the thought of possibly seeing them again. My voice cracks as I reply, “N.No.” His soft chuckle fills my ear as his arm slides around my waist and pulls me tight against him. “There is nothing to be worried about. I’ll be there right next to you the whole time.” He kisses the top of my head. I get a small sense of relief knowing he will be at my side. However, my stomach still twists as my mind starts to bombard me with tons of questions. Will my parents be there? If not tonight, will they be at the awards ceremony tomorrow? Will they even
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