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Chapter Seven

Vicky

AN OPEN LETTERTO JANE AUSTEN

August12th

Dear Jane,

This may soundsilly at first, but would you say that Elizabeth is suffering from a love addiction just because she loves Mr. Darcy? I don’t think so. See, my dilemma is that I’m very much in love with someone. Iknowhe loves me. Iknowhe wants to be with me. Iknowhe’s afraid of disclosing the magnitude of his feelings, which is the only reason why he’s not replying to any of my messages. I alsoknowI’m in rehab because his ex is trying to ruin his life.

She’s trying to ruin our relationship. She and his over protective mom. Because there’s no way he would do this of his own will.

But I won’t let them.

As tiresome and inconvenient as it may be, I’ve got to say that I’ve reached a crossroads in my life. It’s either give up or fight for us.

I’m not ready yet to give up what we have because I truly believe that we belong together. A restraining order won’t stop me. People may not see what we have, they may call me crazy, but I know our connection is special. I know that if I love hard, fight hard, the reward will be great.

When darkness prevails, love remains.

I truly hope so.

Yours affectionately,

Vicky Sullivan

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