I froze. Julian was the one who didn’t let me go. He said he was afraid I’d embarrass
Caleb and make him feel ashamed in front of others.
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“You don’t even love me, so why are you clinging to me?!”
My heart seized. Just then, a loud clap of thunder boomed outside the window. A brilliant flash of white light illuminated the faces of the few people in the room. Celeste’s triumph,
Julian’s impatience, and Caleb’s fury.
That’s it. He seemed genuinely angry…
I sank to the floor, watching them embrace. I suddenly understood: there was never a place for me here. I had occupied Julian’s wife’s position. I had clung to their child. I should have left long ago.
16:21
Thu, T2
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