I Gave Away the Birthday Chocolates, Then the Screaming Started

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His eyes scanned the driveway like he expected another trick.

When he saw me step out of the car, his mouth parted. “You came,” he whispered.

“Of course I came,” I said, and I opened the passenger door like it was a promise. “Get in. You are coming home with me.”

He hesitated for a second, then climbed in quickly and shut the door continue reading …