FORTY FOUR****
Nadie stood outside watching Devonte and Aaliyah. The walls were soundproof so she could only watch. When she saw tears in her sister's eyes, she wanted to barge in and slap him hard.
She was happy at least it didn't look like Aaliyah was going to get an attack. She looked rather calm.
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"You don't want me, Mr. Michel. You don't want a murderer". Aaliyah said again looking right at him so that the slightest reaction didn't escape her. He didn't pity her because she didn't see it in his eyes and she thought he was crazy when he smiled and got up.
"I'm sure you had reason to but you're not known for losing control. Do you want to tell me what happened?". Devonte asked calmly and moved to sit on her bed.
He carefully put his arms around her so that it wouldn't take her
