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Reba felt the world spinning faster than usual. She leaned back, stunned by the reality she had just heard.
“I made a mistake, again,” she murmured, staring nkly at the ceiling.
Cassie winced, patting Reba’s shoulder empathetically. “You have <i>to </i>stop this, Becky, before it’s toote,” she said, ncing asionally at the door, wary of Sean, who could appear at any moment.
Reba looked over at Lily sleeping in the bouncer, biting her lip before saying, “How?” in a weary voice.
“We can’t confront someone like Sean, or the Nichs Bet incident will happen again,” Cassie said, her eyes still watching the entrance.
“Then what do you suggest I do?” Reba asked, her tone devoid of energy.
“Escape,” Cassie whispered dramatically. Têxt ? N?velDrama.Org.
Reba snorted, “Escape? Didn’t you see where I ended up thest time I tried to run away? I don’t have the means for that. Whatever Sean intends for me and Lily, he’ll catch us quickly. And then there’s Victoria. If she finds out Sean and I split, she’lle after Lily <i>to </i>eliminate her from this world,” she sighed deeply, shaking her head in despair.
Cassie scratched her head, unable to deny Reba’s words. “I and Becky Brushes will help you, somehow. But you need to think about this n. I mean, you know your marriage isn’t going to work out,” she rambled cautiously.
Reba swallowed hard and nodded stiffly.
“Act normal so Sean doesn’t get suspicious. I think he’s back!” Cassie whispered as they heard the door open from outside. She quickly jumped onto the carpet, unpacking the two shopping bags she brought.
“I like that one!” Reba shouted, catching on to Cassie’s act. She pointed to a cute pink mirror Cassie was holding.
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“Knock, knock!” Sean called out, making Reba and Cassie turn towards him, both feigning surprise as if they hadn’t noticed his presence.
“Hey, you’re back. What is that?” Reba asked, ncing at the shopping bags in Sean’s
arms.
“Just some kitchen stuff. I’ll cook for lunch. Cassie, wanna join us for lunch?” Sean asked, no longer looking as menacing as he did when he left the house earlier.
Cassie grinned widely, “Sure! I love free lunch!” she eximed as if nothing had happened. Reba winced, surprised at how good an actress Cassie was.
As Sean headed to the kitchen, Reba decided to get up and join him. She didn’t know what she would do next, but for now, she had no choice but to pretend she was oblivious about Sean.
“What are you going to make?” she asked, watching Sean unpack the groceries.
“Spaghetti Allo Scoglio and some sd. What do you think?” Sean responded casually.
Reba nodded, “Sounds good. Is there anything I can help with?” she asked, trying to make Sean believe she wasn’t nning anything against him.
“Sure, can you help with this?” Sean ced a box of seafood in front of Reba, his face looking pleased that she was no longer acting cold.
“Wow, this is so good! Well done, chef!” Cassie eximed as she chewed the spaghetti in her mouth. Sean smiled widely, and from his expression, Reba was sure he didn’t suspect anything.
“Um, Sean, actually Cassie suggested I get back on social media, so I n to have a meeting with Becky Brushes because, after all, they are the ones who will support my career,” Reba said casually to avoid Sean’s suspicion.
“That’s a good idea. I can watch Lily for you,” Sean replied, making Reba and Cassie exchange surprised looks.
Reba winced, “Yeah, thanks,” she replied, feeling foolish for not considering that Sean would offer to take care of Lily and realizing she had no excuse to refuse.
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The next day.
“Um, I’ll be back before dinner. Are you sure you guys will be okay?” Reba asked, crouching next to Lily’s bouncer.
Sean smiled, “Of course, we’ll be fine!”
Reba swallowed hard, worried about leaving Lily with Sean after hearing about the domestic violence hemitted against Maggie, but she had to go because Cassie promised to help her find the best way out.
“Thanks, Sean,” she said, kissing Lily’s forehead and waving at Sean.
She left the house with heavy steps, pausing for a moment to rethink her n. How could she be so cruel to leave her daughter with someone as temperamental as Sean?
She clenched her fists<b>, </b>confused, when suddenly her phone vibrated; it was Cassie.
“Becky? Are you on your way?”
Reba swallowed hard, “I don’t know, Cassie. I’m not sure about leaving Lily with Sean, I mean-”
“Don’t worry, she will be fine. Juste here, okay? Everyone’s waiting,” Cassie said amidst the crowd.
“I’m afraid something will happen to Lily. I won’t forgive myself if it does,” Reba said, gripping her phone tightly.
“Becky, someone will make sure Lily is safe until you get back,” Cassie said cautiously, making Reba frown in confusion.
“What are you talking about?”
Soon after, she saw a cab pull over, and a man stepped out, wearing a hoodie and mask that almostpletely covered his face, but Reba could recognize his sharp, charismatic eyes.
She approached the man and grabbed his arm,
“Harvey? What are you doing here?”
Harvey looked up, surprised.
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“Becky, you met Harvey already?” Cassie eximed, still on the phone.
Reba frowned,
“Cassie, you better exin everything to me now! Why did Harvey suddenly appear in front of my house? Is the person you said would watch over Lily from Sean actually him?” she rambled without taking her eyes off Harvey, who stared back unblinkingly.
Cassie cleared her throat twice,
“Yes, um, I called himst night…”
Reba let out a long sigh; everything was getting moreplicated.
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