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"Probably over twenty eight years," I mutter, still in shock "No wonder Grandmother hatedshe did to the man she locked in her closet Thisit explains so much"
Anna rubs my back "Yes it does"
Finally, all the questions I’ve had lingering my entire life finally have answers My father never abandoned me and my mother He was killed--murdered byher evil to the public But I knew the truth about her, and noill the rest of the world
Chapter 35
Anna
I set my coffee down on the desk, and then creep over to place a cup on the nightstand by Xavier He didn’t sleep well last night We were up discussing the things that were found in his childhood ho that’s happened to him It was a heavy load to take in, but at least we’re at a point in our relationship where he feels co
I attempt to tip-toe away, but Xavier’s hand snakes out fro?"
He playfully pulls me down in the bed with hiainst le "It’s called soap"
"Mo out today I still owe you a day in bed"
I trace the ridge of his nose with the tip of er, careful not to touch any of the bruises on his face "We could do that, but I think finding an apartht be a better option"
He nods "You’re right And we need to find you a ring"
"We don’t have to do that today"
"Yes, we do" He nuzzles his nose into my hair and kisses my neck "Since I’ you out anyer of yours will be the next best thing to let everyfor that All they would have to do is look into my eyes and see a woman whose heart has already been claimed"
Xavier touchesthat’s ever happened to ain"
Epilogue
Anna
The list I’ve kept in my purse over the last eleven months is tattered Isure I don’t forget anything for the day we’ve been counting down for nearly a year
Quinn rips several tissues out of the box sitting on the table and stuffs them under her arm, then repeats the scenario for the other ar dress with tissues poking out from her underarh "It’s not that bad in here You’re just nervous"
"Aoing to be together for the rest of our entire lives No pressure" I’ve noticed Quinn rattles on when she’s a bit panicked