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Chapter 18 He Was In Pain

Author: Crystal D.
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-18 11:58:07

This is the comfort that has been missing for years in my life.

Being in David's arms like this, on the sofa, with a cup of hot chocolate, and a blanket covering both of our shoulders, this is comfort. And the warmth feels good.

I live quietly here, especially after Alana came and joined me. At the beginning of her arrival, until the twins were one year old, Alana lived with me in a two-bedroom apartment that we paid for together.

She helped me take care of the twins, and took turns with her, I arranged part-time work here and there, as did Alana.

Until then I got an offer to become a scriptwriter at Lea's company, Alana also applied for a job there as an administrative staff.

Our lives improved, I could pay for a babysitter and Alana could rent her own apartment. Then, after I became a permanent staff at the company, I asked Alana to be my assistant and she was also appointed as a permanent employee.

Even though we lived in separate places, we often stayed over. Mostly Alana stayed o
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