Page 85 of Dial L for Lawyer

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Me:

Yeah.

Layla:

What did you say back?

Me:

Nothing. I panicked.

Audrey:

Classic Serena.

Layla:

Where are you now?

Me:

Still at his place. And get this: he gave me a key.

Layla:

A KEY????

Audrey:

This man is not playing around.

Layla:

Are you freaking out?

Me:

Completely.

Audrey:

But you're still there.

Me:

Yeah.

Layla:

That's growth, babe.

Audrey:

Do you love him?

I stare at the question for a long time. Do I love him? Or am I just overwhelmed by being seen, being wanted, being chosen despite everything?

Me:

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