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BACK TO THE MONSTER

Author: Neha M
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56
I could feel my heart beat right out of my chest, as the familiar building came into view. Though I had visited the same place numerous times in the past, my hands were shivering. It was hard to stay calm.

Sensing the fear in my face, Seth suggested, “Should I go and talk to Noah instead?”

“What makes you think he would be happy to see you taking a stand for his ex-girlfriend and wife?” I asked, conscious of the fact that Noah didn't like Seth much.

“I just want to help you in every manner I can,” confessed Seth, unwilling to put me in danger. “You’ve been through so much. I don’t want you to go through the same things again.”

“I know that, and I respect you for that,” I said, placing my hand over his shoulder. “But I need to do this on my own.”

“I understand that,” responded the man, forcing a smile. Even though he couldn’t say it, I knew he wasn’t fine with sending me to my vindictive ex-boyfriend. “But, I can wait in the parking lot, right?”

“Yes, that shouldn’t be a problem,” I sai
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