ROYCE

I know I have to be honest with Nelly and confront her even though it won't be easy. Whenever I lay my eyes on her innocent face, my heart melts.

"Baby, I have to ask you if you had any strange experiences in the past few days."

Nelly seemed to contemplate my questions as we were alone with some of the hotel staff left. Then, finally, she had her own space to think clearly. I sensed that she indeed had something to tell me by the look on her face.

"It's okay, baby; any small details would help."

"Yeah, but let's not talk here. Can we go home?"

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