Jemima felt Tatiana's cold heel lift off her face and heard the sound of Tatiana's footsteps fading as she left.

Jemima stood, her face contorted with anger. She went to the bathroom to check her face and noticed a small cut on her cheek.

That bitch! She cursed inwardly.

*Just wait until I deal with you,* she thought, clenching her jaw.

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Jaxon’s eyes fluttered open when he heard his doorbell. He had fallen asleep on the couch.

Sweeping his messy black hair back, he went to open the door and was shocked to see the person standing there.

Didn't she say she wouldn’t be able to come? And now...