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Author: Preshy John
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Elsa visited a few hours later to check on Ray, but Edgar got in the way.

“Elsa, I didn't expect you to show up so soon,” He smiled. She looked over his shoulder searching for Ray with her eyes.

“Yeah, I didn't think I would come so soon either. Where is Ray?” She asked.

He painfully took note of the fact that even though he was right in front of her, she barely glanced at him. Her eyes were searching for a man who told him he had no feelings for her.

He didn't comment on that though. He was confident that Ray would help him get her. He just needed to be patient.

“Where is Ray?” Elsa looked at him for the first time since she stepped into the room. She raised a brow at him, confused at the expression on his face.

“Is there a problem? Did Ray do something to offend you?” She asked. His expression grew more sullen. Just when he thought she was a little concerned about him.

“Why aren't you saying anything?” Elsa crossed her arms impatiently. Out of frustration, she walked past him,
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