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Chloe had been confident at one point in her life. It wasn’t now, but somewhere deep down, she knew she how to act around strangers even when she was nervous, but it was very deep and she couldn’t find it.
David had introduced them as his wife and daughter to dozens of people already tonight and it was early. Mike and Kristin had only just arrived, and the other couple they were meeting were running behind. They had a new baby, Kristin had told her.
It seemed everyone in this town knew David, and each one had to speak to him. The ones who didn’t speak to him were getting their info from the ones who did. She watched them look their way and then discuss.
She hated it. It made her nervous and uncomfortable. Sadie, on the other hand, relished all the attention. She was adored and was li
