guess it 's a hard life for a woman , long hours and the like . probably better suited to a stronger body . '' she took a breath in and dug deep for her remaining reserves of courage . '' you realize i 'm only leaving because i 've gotten a promotion ? '' '' sure . head office . i guess some people could call it a promotion

to be sincere with you , i do n't know how to exactly settle you up . i just do n't know how to do that . '' '' there is no need for you to pay me off me with anything , sophia . nothing at all . '' '' you are such a kind-hearted man , alvin . '' '' and you are such an endearing young lady , sophia

'' hey , so i gave my mom a call and she ... '' he looked up at her but his attention immediately flew to me and alex. a huge smile , much like mine formed on his face and he stuck the phone in his pocket and ran up to me . he wrapped his arms around me and hugged me tight . '' selene , i was so worried for you and alex

i dream ... but this time my dream is not fragmented . i walk into a large room , the walls of which are lined with shelves and shelves of knickknacks : miniature figurines and thimbles and tin toys that look as if they were made in a different century . i do n't get a closer look , because a woman with long , flowing red hair steps out from behind one of the walls of
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