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along Hoffman's hallway when my phone ran

u?" He asked , ra

nching my fists.He is the last thing I want to

re." Ronald said,

tered but audible e

that his family is related to the Hoff

the family. All eyes were on me as I

he sat across the table making me

ime. Ronald stood up from his chair to break the news

the gathering to get f

I said in my thoughts, admirin

n said, smirking , cigare

the flowers,

re,Emily." He said ,puffing out c

o this to me.You love me , don't you?" He paused,grabbing me by my arms. "Look at me, I'm not done with

ou asshole." I said , i

keep my words," he said

e hurting me," I said , struggl

nd of Ronald's voice vibrated thr

st getting to know Emily." He said

u were chatting,you were

I'm not harmed," I said

ion with her," Ethan said,his voice trembling.I g

need to leave. Now." Rona

of the garden wit

are okay?" He asked, w

ed a smile , assuri

ow them so don't succumb to pressure about pleasing them. I promised to protect you according to what we agreed on

ue kicking in. It's bee a long day.I c

room has been prepared for us t

led us to the roo

you. Provisions have been made available inside the room b

an leave" Ronald s

e ever seen,it exudes comfort and elegance. The night sky is shown through the window into the r

have some work to cover. You can have the bed,I will sleep on th

ied, smiling f

take my shower afterwards an

e half opened curtains. I rubbed m

ted, adjusting his tie. "You've got an hour to prepare. w

r way back. Our breakfast was packed for us to eat

urney back. Ronald dropped

hing for my keys in my bag when I real

door. How is it now opene

truder. I finally found a baseball bat which my former neighbor left behind. I walked into the

the intruder with the baseball bat

g the hoodie. " You?" I spoke out,my eyes