Chapter 20
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And she intended to put an end to her life.
"She said you'd push me away."
Not only did she intend to kill her, but she also intended to do so in a drawn-out manner. "It was inappropriate for her to place you in this predicament. I'm sure you're a busy man, so in that case, you should go ahead and do whatever it is that you do, and I'll—" What had she done? Continue to make a mess of being a parent? "I'll be fine."
"I vowed to her that I would keep it. I keep my promises." He smiled in a way that put people at ease. "On top of that, I have a significant fear of Sophie. Aside from the fact that she is an expert in Bronze Age weaponry and has an unnerving fascination for recreating daggers and arrowheads, I remember what happened when someone stole her sea glass. She became obsessed with finding the thief and punishing them for their crime. I don't want to get on her bad side because she can be very angry."
She couldn't help but admire his powerful shoulders as she took note of the way his biceps filled out the sleeves of his shirt. She was willing to wager that he was not easily frightened by most things.
"Aunt Stella?" Patricia exerted some pressure on her hand. "I'm hungry."
She saw Oscer raise an eyebrow, and she knew that meant he had taken note of the fact that she was not a mother but rather an aunt.
"We'll go out and get some food. You are free to select the activities that appeal to you." mainly due to the fact that she was clueless regarding the girl's preferences.
"You should go to Harbor Stores for the best selection of that. And don't forget to check out the bakery right next door. Outside of Albion, they make and sell the most delicious cheesecake I've ever had. ” He halted his conversation as an elderly woman approached him on the opposite side of the street. Even though her face was wrinkled and her hair was white, you couldn't miss the sparkle that was in her eyes.
Oscer Nunez was widely considered to be the most eligible bachelor on the island. I was really hoping that we might run into each other."
"That's exactly what I was hoping for," you said. As he reached out to take her arm, he was all smiles and charisma. "Are you all set for the evening, Ruth?"
"The doctor advised Bill that he shouldn't be driving for a few weeks, so it's possible that I'll have trouble finding other means of transportation." She cast a hopeful glance in his direction, and Oscer didn't let her down.
When do you anticipate that you will be leaving the house? Seven?”
“Perfect. Will you drop me home afterward?"
He let out a laugh. "You think it's a regular occurrence for me to abandon my date, do you?"
"Despite everything that's been said about you, you're a good boy." She gave his arm a light pat. I'm told a lot of different things about the all-night parties that take place at the Ocean Club, but I try not to listen to them.
Boy? Startled, Stella looked at the stubble that darkened Oscer's jaw as well as the sleepy eyes and took note of both features. She could only see the adult in him, not the child or the teenager. She was curious as to the veracity of the rumors.
Women, no doubt.
It was inevitable that women would be involved with a man who looked like that.
You are referring to the celebration held in honor of Jane's twenty-first birthday. It did not continue throughout the entire night, but it is true that dawn was approaching.
"From what I've heard, she has the Allen boy wrapped around her like seaweed."
"Are you sure about that?" It was abundantly clear that if he did know, he was not going to tell what he knew. "Please let me know if you or anyone else you know needs a ride tonight."
Stella admired the fact that he was unwilling to divulge the confidences of another individual.
As someone who is currently keeping a significant secret to themselves, it gave her peace of mind.
After giving the area a quick glance over, Hilda moved closer to him. "The book that we read this month was quite shocking. It was Carolina who made the decision.
He looked amused. "You don't surprise me. My grandmother takes pleasure in surprising others.
“True. I can't help but think back to the time when she brought a naked model into our drawing class. The lines on the woman's face began to curl into a grin. "The attendance that night was higher than it had ever been for any other night in the entire history of our group. In order to prevent people from peering through the glass, we covered the windows with paper. This book was a significant improvement over that one." When she saw Patricia, she immediately lowered her voice. "There were people not wearing clothes, and there was spanking." She looked at him with a knowing smile, and Oscer's eyes lit up in response.
"At this point, I'm debating whether or not I should join the group."
"That's not going to work. There is to be no testosterone allowed.
Stella reasoned that this disqualified Oscer Nunez as a possible suspect. A testosterone-fueled sphere of protection encircled him at all times.
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