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Unraveling Ties

Author: Titi Love
last update Last Updated: 2024-08-14 18:19:23

Once the two boys were upstairs, the smile on Roxanne’s face slowly faded.

Madilyn turned off the television and inched over to ask in concern, “What’s the matter? Something on your mind?”

After a moment of hesitation, Roxanne told Madilyn a lighthearted version of what happened earlier. “I met Lucian when I was having dinner just now.”

There was no one but Madilyn who Roxanne could talk to about what happened six years ago.

Upon hearing that, Madilyn froze. Then, she whispered, “What kind of fate is tying you both together? Horington is such a big city, and I thought the chances of the two of you meeting would be close to zero if you’re not actively seeking each other out.”

Roxanne lowered her eyes, seemingly deep in her thoughts.

“So, what are you thinking about after meeting him?” Madilyn continued querying.

The corners of Roxanne’s lip turned down. “What can possibly be on my mind? My relationship with him has ended six years ago. We’re nothing but strangers now. I won’t be affect
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