I opened my eyes, but decided not to make a move. I could hear what dad and Mrs Johnson was saying and it's still like a bomb in my ear that he... The one person I love has turned to be my enemy.

I sniffed, loud enough that I was pretty sure they both heard it.

Dad rushed to my side, touching my hands. " Ashley, I'm sorry you have to hear this the hard way. No one expected it to be this way. " He looked at Mrs Johnson, sighing. " She told me everything about you and Mr Hale, I'm really sorry for that too. "

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