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97: He's guilty
Author: Dwein
last update2023-02-11 19:38:12

Chris smirked and shrugged his shoulder as he stared at Sharmaine. Sharmaine just gulped, and closed her eyes.

"So?" Chris asked her.

She could see that he was merely happy that she might go back home with him, but she closed her fists and took a very deep breath.

"I am sorry, but I am not yet ready to go home with you, Chris." Sharmaine firmly said.

Chris's eyes went bigger, while Shane and Alex were both surprised when she just said that to him.

"Wh-at?" he asked her.

"Yeah, I am sure of my decision, Chris. So, you can just leave and not bother me again. Thanks for the help as well to both of you. appreciate it." Sharmaine said and stood up.

Chris was still unbeliavable, while Alex and Shane just sighed.

"So, she already decided, she doesn't want to go home with you for the meantime. If I were you, just give her some time to think, Chris. This might be better for both of you and your future together as well." Shane said to him.

Before Sharmaine leaves the office, Chris scoffed and
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