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2021-06-23 21:40:27Three steps into her office and Louisa sighted Adrian seated on the small settee at the right corner of her office. She continued her journey to her chair and only until she was seated did she speak since all her guest did was stare at her intently.
"How are you doing?" She said, specifically referring to his still plastered nose since his eyes had considerably regained their once upon a time tint and from its once swollen state.
"Good," he monotonously replied.
And then, reigned a moment of silence.
As uncomfortable as the silence was, Louisa broke it with, "So, what do I owe this visit?"
Adrian rose to ample height and directed himself to the opposite side of her where he nonchalantly pocketed his hands. "I left the UK with several things in mind but only one was a priority." He paused.
"When I left New York I realized something and immediately regretted ever evacuating. If I dwelled there during all those times, it's because I thought I w
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