Scars Of A Broken Bond

The reply “no” echoed in her mind, creating suspicion and fueling her growing skepticism.

She wondered if it really was Damon’s friend.

Why would Damon’s friend answer his messages for him?

Damon’s friend…

Doubt gnawed at her, casting a shadow over her perception. Suddenly, a particular man flashed into her mind.

She let out a self-mocking laugh and shook her head. Why was she allowing her thoughts to drift in that direction again?

“Sabrina, weren’t you feeling tired? Why aren’t you in your room resting?” Bettie’s voice interrupted her thoughts as she and Aylin ascended the stairs.

so I stepped out for some fresh air,” Sabrina replied, masking her inner

She could have seen the

her expression tinged with suspicion. She rushed to Sabrina and quickly glanced

hoping to hide the name “Damon” from Bettie’s

already caught a glimpse of it on her

on Bettie’s lips as she teased, “Ah, chatting with Damon, are we? It seems Like you’re deliberately

rushed to clarify, “It’s not what you’re thinking. I

to explain,” Bettie interrupted. “I understand. Damon may not be as wealthy as Tyrone, but he’s tall and handsome. You could give it a shot. Who knows, he might even be great

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what you think. I feel like there’s something