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❪ entangled in sheets beneath the heater that had just been serviced by a technician whom she herself had to welcome, pass a cheque to, and listen to technical terms that left her head pounding for the rest of her day of—well, 𝑛𝑜𝑛-celebration.
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gravel crunches under the tyres of the vintage sports car making its way up the driveway of the priory . far too fast , no doubt ; rage simmering after his call with declan moments ago . still muttering something under his breath , +
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is this...
❪ 𖬺 her face merged into a firework worthy grin, clouding her thoughts, blocking her throat and along bringing her senses. bloody hell, she would cry. ❫
Rupert, how did you know .ᐣ
❪ when no one else had: a call from Caitlin, some needy colleague
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❪ her mind graps at the word 'dignified' trying to get through it but instead she simply picks up her wallet 𖬺 takes out a photograph. her expression still comes off as very confused. ❫
oh, this is my mom .ᐟ
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