David stood there, stunned by the words echoing through the phone. It was like a punch to the gut, and part of him desperately wished it was just a twisted plan by Rowan.Turning away, he faced the restaurant entrance, scanning for any sign of deceit. When he found none, he briskly walked away, leaving the echoes of the conversation behind.As he reached his car and opened the door, his phone rudely interrupted, vibrating in his hand. Reluctantly answering, he saw it was his mother on the line."David, don't let those words get to you. Flora wouldn't do something like that; she loves you, she's a good girl, and she won't bring you harm," his mother reassured, her voice carrying a mix of concern and conviction."Mom, I've got to go," David responded, abruptly ending the call, not wanting to entertain the possibility of his world falling apart.Listening to his mother's words, David sensed an undercurrent of doubt in her voice. It was as if her tone betrayed the reassurance she was tryi
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