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2024-10-29 19:42:56Later that night,
They went back to the same rundown old house that the Main family had arranged for them. Lucy's Mom and Dad were displeased to see Robin coming back to the house. '' What's the condition of your grandpa now? Is he out of danger? how did the surgery went ? '' asked Lucy's mom holding onto her hand.
'' He's safe now the surgery went well. The doctor said him to take a rest that's all, He will be released from there in one week '' replied Lucy trying to ease her worry. Mrs.Campbell sighs in relief. '' Good to hear that ''.
'' Why did you have to bring him back here again? I thought that he had left us on his own accord '' snorted Lucy's Dad in response adverting his gaze. '' Dad, where would Robin even go? this is his home, isn't it? Grandma was the one who brought him here. Where would he even go now? '' LI don't know nor do I care, we are already on bad terms with Dad and because
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The next morning.By the time Lucy’s team reached office, she had already arrived and started working.“When did you came?” Nick asked, putting down his bag.“Quite an couple of hours ago. You all sit down and start working.”“The meeting will be in 11, then we will focus on the next one after the deal is signed.”“There’s no time to waste, hurry up!”.“Ah, yes!”.They get into work, and attend the meeting. And they manage to get the deal signed.They finished the next meeting before evening and got it signed as well.And at last, it was time for the board to refresh for the day.Lucy was inside the building getting the paperwork ready to give them to Picado.Her team mates had already gone downstairs.When the board refreshed she was right in front of the window.Her eyes widened in shock to see the board.Her name was on the 2nd, and Olivia was on the 3rd and Gray was on the 4th along with Hughes.She stood there for a couple of minutes shocked, unable to believe what she was seeing
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He closed the door behind him and locked it. Then carried her up to the bed, and placed her on the bed roughly.Christina looked up at his face unable to understand what was going on.“What is he planning to do?”.He held her hands above her head and peered deep into her eyes.Her throat was starting to go dry out of fear and excitement.“Um…Robin….”.He clicked his tongue and pulled her roughly, helping her get up on her feet from the bed.They stood face to face on the ground.He was starting to take off his clothes. She adverted her eyes right away.He finally unbuttoned his shirt and now stood topless.“Kneel!” he commanded in a harsh tone.She was startled when he yelled.“Uh…..”.“Are you saying-“.“Kneel!” he said again.“On the ground?” she stuttered.He nodded his head sideways.She glanced down at the carpet lying at her feet and gets down on her feet.“Kneel as a dog does!” he added.She changed her posture and sat just like an obedient dog does.She looked at his face and
