#Chapter14

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Carrington

I haven't seen Gloria during the past two weeks. She didn’t work any of those days. I didn’t understand what was going on with her, but it had something to do with Maurice. I prayed I was wrong.

I minded my business, attending classes, but I won’t lie. I missed Gloria terribly, and it was like a piece of me was missing.

I was leaving a bookstore one day, flicking through a book, and not paying attention.

“Carri?”

I lifted my head to see Gloria standing there. It was a pleasant surprise, making my heart flutter. “Gloria.”

She smiled.

“How are you feeling?”

“I’m feeling better. You...