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2024-10-29 19:42:56Darius and Vaughn were waiting for them as soon as they landed in Honolulu. Jake and Victoria followed them into the white Bentley which the bodyguards came with.
The ride back home was a quiet one. Jake kept one arm around her to offer her comfort. He could tell that guilt was still eating her up inside.
As soon as they arrived home, Megumi ran out of the house in a flowing chiffon gown with her untamed hair flapping around her face.
“Victoria!” She screamed with joy and embraced her stepdaughter tightly.
“I am so sorry,” Victoria whispered against Megumi’s neck as the woman cried. “I’ll never sneak out of school again, I promise.”
“Oh… I was so scared,” Megumi wept. “I was so scared.”
“I’m sorry. I’m so so sorry.”
Megumi broke the embrace and looked into her stepdaughter’s eyes. “It’s ok, my darling. You’re
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