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Respectively Layla and Alexander had returned to their dates after getting engaged. They waited until an appropriate time to take their dates aside and break the news. They did not wish to turn their engagement into public knowledge at that venue. It would have created too much controversy. Sidney had taken the news better than Alexander had thought. She had been hurt by the information but was understanding. They hugged, and she wished him well. In all truth, he had expected to get slapped but was relieved to have avoided it. Jeff had not taken the news as dignified. His temper flared, and the car was filled with harsh words and raised voices. After Jeff left in a huff, Layla shrugged it off and decided he needed a few months to cool off. They had been friends all their lives; there was
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