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Angeline’s POV
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Marmi and Papa left the room as Genni and Gianni came in with Mav’s portable bed. They got to work on building it next to me.
“Ange, I don’t want to scare you but the conversation Emeric’s having outside…” She broke off, unsure if she should continue. It made the hairs on the back of my neck prick up.
“What is it Genni?” She sighed in defeat.
“It almost sounds as though he’s talking on the phone...” she hesitated before continuing, “…to a lover…” Her voice trailed off at the end, she was unable to make eye contact with me.
“I’m sure it’s nothing.” I lied, trying to convince both myself and my sister. “I’m sure E will talk to me later about it.” I felt a lump in my throat after that. My heart was racing, as was my mind. I closed my eyes and took a deep br
