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elene, and astounded by her outburst, I s

at Jade had just said, I attempted to defuse the tension by giggling

al with, and I am sure she has no idea what she is saying,"

was suddenly interrupted by Lois laughter. I was

she laughed hysterically, I wondered

a man?" Lois waved her palm at Selene, who was in my hands, making fun of me since she had come out of her house when

partially to blame for this; had she not invited anyone, Lois would not have had the opportunity to tease me but I was not prepared t

ile, attempting to intimidate me into letting her remain. Howev

ed making a grimace as she walked to her room,

to suppress my feelings as I attempted to

but I could not respond since I owed him my appreciation for bringing my daughter home,

I stared at him the whole time, reflecting on the events of many nights before. To avoid

ve hurt your daughter, but instead I brought her home. As he talked, I scowled, wondering what a

ou, and who extorts money from someone for doing

" he joked, laughing hysterically. He s

f after laughing. I listening intently I wondered what his proposal was. Although he

apped me back into reality, a

suddenly on realizing he was ser

mumbled to myself.This was the most ridiculous thing I ha

for answers. With no response, I abruptly informed him th

rely know you" I replied as

dded as he laughed again mockingly when I insisted that I could not possibly ma

done, that is more than enough money for you and your daughter. You have five hours to decide." He turned

ppened. I shut the door and returned to the kitchen, where I continued my preparations. I had to decide soon or the deal

had happened and attempting to hide my tears.

ou have a beautiful daughter like me. I love you, mom, and soon yo

ondered in my mind and gazed at her when she let go, wondering how such a little girl could talk with

rming if you would let him." I stared at Sele

y agigated as I was not sure who had been talk

of his intentions to marry me. I was pissed about the whole situation as Selene was already excited as she jumped around the room th

to call him to question why he would do that to my daughter when I suddenly remembered I did not have his number. I m

e the kitchen, I needed some moments alone to refl

y to ruin all of that and he was offering a huge sum of money too. I needed to come up

not expecting anyone. I hoped he wasn't at

pondered as I a