"Robbie, I'd like you to meet Mr. Williams."353Please respect copyright.PENANADl8RkYV9vh
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I glanced up at the unfamiliar man standing in the doorway. He wore a chauffeur uniform with a matching hat and gloves. He looked to be in his late 60's and had a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.353Please respect copyright.PENANAsw2fHGcB4q
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"Absolute pleasure to meet you, Ms. Quinn." He said in the thickest English accent. "We are more than thrilled to have you join the Wolfe home."353Please respect copyright.PENANAGsSfbHJmsk
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I stammered, "G-great."353Please respect copyright.PENANAEDHisdHX7Q
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Angel looked over and tossed me a black bag, "I got you some extra things as well and even took the liberty of getting what I felt was important from your apartment."353Please respect copyright.PENANAT4UqUX3JHz
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"Really!" I beamed.353Please respect copyright.PENANAokVgcOL73Q
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School books, cell phone and charger, toiletries, some of my favorite pieces of jewelry and snacks I had hidden from Josh under my bed.353Please respect copyright.PENANADFqBC2xdZb
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"I assumed the snack cakes were important." She winked and I started laughing loudly. "We did also grab some shoes and clothes we assumed you'd want and have already transported a large amount of your belongings to the estate."353Please respect copyright.PENANANMIbC741AW
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"Wow...Thank you! That means a lot." I told her wholeheartedly.353Please respect copyright.PENANA38w8xMXFOk
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I'm going to miss this strange, humorless woman. 353Please respect copyright.PENANACXxGQnQT3D
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"Of course! We want this to be a positive time and experience." She looked over at Mr. Williams with a look I couldn't decipher. "I think she's ready for you."353Please respect copyright.PENANAM577xtFbCr
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"Delightful! I'll be driving you today." He enthused and took my bags from me. "Would you like me to stop and get you something for dinner first?"353Please respect copyright.PENANALgYs3HqiTB
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"Oh...wow..uh."353Please respect copyright.PENANABDRo22Xfk3
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"We'll decide in the car." He chuckled and gave Angel a parting glance before exiting.353Please respect copyright.PENANAAIgm9Y8Sd5
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"So..."Angel began and waited for him to be out of hearing distance. "I'll be keeping tabs on you...I put my number in your phone as well."353Please respect copyright.PENANAmwl00VnzfM
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"Thank you," I replied and without thinking tossed my arms around her. "For everything."353Please respect copyright.PENANAawq3xXawkt
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She stiffened a bit by the sudden display of affection, but let her arms cradle me in the embrace.353Please respect copyright.PENANANpBfuHCEvG
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"Of course, Robbie. Let's get you down there."353Please respect copyright.PENANAVw5Lh4Hyhx
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The two of us headed down towards the front of the entrance where Mr. Williams waited in front of a sleek black Mercedes.353Please respect copyright.PENANA3TDKTFc8YS
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"Alright! I'll see you soon, Robbie. Take care and remember to call if you need me." Angel piped up from the side.353Please respect copyright.PENANAdbeZRfllCq
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"She'll be in great hands," Mr. Williams assured her warmly. "Ready to go Ms. Quinn?"353Please respect copyright.PENANARCDqW2MfOH
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I nodded, swallowing the lump in my throat. "Yes, sir."353Please respect copyright.PENANAgXnO9LnSLG
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I stepped toward the open door and glanced back giving Angel a worried look. She just smiled back at me and nodded.353Please respect copyright.PENANAM1eJ8xWPkl
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"Ready?" Mr. Williams mused as he stepped into the drivers side353Please respect copyright.PENANAsbYLCN6Gm5
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"Yes..."353Please respect copyright.PENANAzqHledB9e5
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The car started to pull away from the curb and I pressed my face against the window. The hospital disappeared too quickly and I could already feel the tears burning my eyes.353Please respect copyright.PENANAI9eRlkYbIo
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"We're here, Ms. Quinn."353Please respect copyright.PENANAf7Z693WzfR
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My eyelids fluttered as Mr. Williams spoke. The car now parked along some secluded dark pathway surrounded by massive trees.353Please respect copyright.PENANAvmAX1dj067
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"Where's the house?" I asked, peering out the dark window.353Please respect copyright.PENANA0ExAFGN5C6
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"About a 5 minute drive from here, Mrs. Williams will take you the rest of the way. I'll be finishing some errands immediately for Mr. Wolfe."353Please respect copyright.PENANAfwehaxwInb
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"Is she your wife?" I wondered.353Please respect copyright.PENANAgn6bwbYtdx
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"She sure is. My ball and chain."353Please respect copyright.PENANAPHk1D0rFdE
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I smiled at his response just as a woman in a nightgown appeared on the path in front of us. A large, black jeep rolled silently behind her.353Please respect copyright.PENANASd89u6rG1i
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Her peppered hair whipped around wildly as she walked towards the two of us. She had a massive smile on her face and nearly yanked open Mr. Williams door to greet him.353Please respect copyright.PENANAvRmjXF4Aaa
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"Hello, Ms. Quinn!" She cheered as she caught sight of me. "I'm Mrs. Williams, but you're welcome to call me May."353Please respect copyright.PENANA9ngKjJ1gh4
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I grinned back at her, relieved by her kindness. "It's a pleasure to meet you!"353Please respect copyright.PENANAZrPx8Zy3b4
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"May, I'll be back in about twenty. Take her to the estate and get her settled?" Mr. Williams asked her and took her hands in his, kissing them gently.353Please respect copyright.PENANANsXP19dVbT
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"Of course, love." She smiled down at him.353Please respect copyright.PENANAe0u7XYgwjL
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The two of them embrace quickly and kiss one another with so much passion as if they wouldn't see each other again.353Please respect copyright.PENANAQAFQ8xY2kZ
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Watching them together really made me miss my parents. They were so in love.353Please respect copyright.PENANAZ5VeGChsN6
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A day didn't pass where they weren't cuddled up on the couch or getting lost in each other's eyes. I always admired that kind of romance and hoped one day I'd have that kind of connection with someone.353Please respect copyright.PENANAfj2MYzEm2v
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"Alright! Ready to finish this trip up?"May asked, pulling me from my thoughts.353Please respect copyright.PENANARnuNCLmTKu
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"Yes ma'am!" I replied and watched as Mr. Williams climbed into the jeep parked across from us.353Please respect copyright.PENANAEw3QM4T2FE
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The drive up the path took only a few minutes before we came face to face with a massive gold gate blocking the entrance to another path that seemed to smooth out.353Please respect copyright.PENANAff3y2eiXz6
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I watched silently as May leaned her body out of the driver window and typed in a password. The gates before us groaned open and pulled back allowing us to enter.353Please respect copyright.PENANAfLep08r3N9
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"Just wait til you see this house." May mused from the front seat. "Have you ever seen a 3.8 million dollar mansion?"353Please respect copyright.PENANATuuYsIxshm
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My jaw fell open, "3.8 million dollars?"353Please respect copyright.PENANAUT6KeLLNjc
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She laughed loudly, "Mr. Wolfe is all about the riches."353Please respect copyright.PENANAhXq3ZGidQG
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I peaked around her seat as a beautiful display of white lights shined out across the lawn lighting up the vehicle as she pulled around a large fountain in the middle of the drive way.353Please respect copyright.PENANACePHN8yebD
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Before us stood a home like nothing I could ever imagine. It's massive structure towered over the yard like a castle.353Please respect copyright.PENANAmoNsfEWBDI
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The garden looked so rich and green even in the dark. I noticed an Olympic size pool and several more ancient statues scattering the lawn that looked to be hundreds of years old.353Please respect copyright.PENANAByJlCnpKd9
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"Welcome!" May cheered and turned the car off. "This is Mr. Wolfe's first home he ever purchased. It was built in 1910 and holds a grand library, home theater, indoor pool, and bowling alley."353Please respect copyright.PENANA3FwNY0peXx
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"He has his own bowling alley?" I gasped.353Please respect copyright.PENANApxMVXo23Vy
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She nodded and grabbed some bags from the front. "There are also several guest rooms home to Mr. Wolfe's staff including a grand kitchen and beautiful ballroom for entertaining his guests."353Please respect copyright.PENANAvUSvg4lz8y
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"Does he have many people over?" I wondered as she came to my door.353Please respect copyright.PENANASD85ob77r2
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"Not often," She shook her head and moved around me. "Mr. Wolfe is a man of...solitude."353Please respect copyright.PENANAp76WR5KbHe
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"What kind of work does he do?" I pushed, hoping May would give up something.353Please respect copyright.PENANAh3YXLZxvsQ
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She averted her eyes, "Honestly, none of us know for sure. It's more of a need to know thing."353Please respect copyright.PENANAF1q1OvnaUb
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I nodded, laughing a bit. "Need to know." I repeated.353Please respect copyright.PENANAF02OxLgfq0
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"Now," May interjected and bumped the door shut with her hip. "Let me show you inside."353Please respect copyright.PENANATmvwURCbxa
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I walked quickly behind her, trying to keep up with her pace. For a woman in her 60's she really does move freaking fast.353Please respect copyright.PENANAw7Mk50MenY
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"This is the foyer." She stated as we stepped through the all glass front door.353Please respect copyright.PENANAk5B4bMByrY
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Inside the home was even more elegant. The floors a beautiful warm wood with high expansive ceilings and chandeliers dancing in the light from above.353Please respect copyright.PENANASqSnL59wRt
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Never would've guessed a lonely dude in his 20's lived here. 353Please respect copyright.PENANAEIX7VBSm10
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"This is stunning," I gasped and watched as several women in maid uniforms hurried over to us, gathering my belongings. "Does Mr. Wolfe have a partner?"353Please respect copyright.PENANA74fuYNIn28
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"Like a wife?"May wondered, giving me a suspicious grin. "He's very single and very gorgeous."353Please respect copyright.PENANAZ7zIUfJCSb
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I scoffed, "Mrs. Williams! You're married."353Please respect copyright.PENANAkGrNZce6XA
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"May," She corrected and chuckled. "Mrs. Williams is so old sounding."353Please respect copyright.PENANAgo8cvc2ujQ
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I giggled at her and watched as she led the way up the stairwell that seemed to spiral forever until it reached the next level.353Please respect copyright.PENANAjaNlyCtivZ
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"You'll be staying on this side of the home," She told me and nodded down the hallway. "Your room is the second on the left."353Please respect copyright.PENANAhBgcTxOYZC
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"Does he have a lot of other people here?"353Please respect copyright.PENANAvwWlx38uMX
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She shrugged," Mostly employees really."353Please respect copyright.PENANAYTyodIVZJx
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May continued down the long dim-lit hallway and stopped in front of a set of double doors that towered over the both of us.353Please respect copyright.PENANAkNJnGILZv2
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"Go on." She nodded towards it and waited patiently.353Please respect copyright.PENANAQ5hfEPIrxa
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I pushed on the doors hard until they groaned apart and swung away from one another. Inside, was a gorgeous room fit with a king sized bed in the middle dressed in the most stunning gold and white silk bedding. Mr. Wolfe had set up the room with items he probably assumed I'd get the most use out of.353Please respect copyright.PENANAU8XXhy1SGi
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A large flat screen TV sat mounted over a wide dresser supporting a mirror decorated in vanity lights. There was a desk and computer against the furthest wall and what looked to be a reading area made out of bean bags and blankets nestled into a little corner surrounded by book shelves built into the walls.353Please respect copyright.PENANA9ftWJwcjHo
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"Does he like to read?" I wandered and let my fingers brush along the edges of the wood.353Please respect copyright.PENANAauMOIsi8qd
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"I'm not too sure what Mr. Wolfe fancies," May spoke from behind. "I make his meals and see him for all of three minutes before he's gone again."353Please respect copyright.PENANAV9OfXV0PZN
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"Hmm."353Please respect copyright.PENANASWUCAu8Voi
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"Anyways," May continued and sat the last bag down next to the others. "Check out your closet."353Please respect copyright.PENANAmRSUxczVFA
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I followed her gaze towards another set of doors next to where I assumed the bathroom is. May hurried past me and pushed against the doors. I watched in silence as they opened up to a room tall shelves full of the most elegant shoes dripping in diamonds and silk.353Please respect copyright.PENANAoV2Aj43LOV
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There were rods installed above one another displaying everything from extremely formal ball gowns to plain shirts and jeans. It looked as if most of them had tags still on them, which I definitely wanted to avoid reading.353Please respect copyright.PENANAc7UbJz08Zd
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"This is..."I started as I lifted up the strap of a Gucci purse.353Please respect copyright.PENANAoTC0QY09qv
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"Amazing?" May chirped, eyes lighting up with delight.353Please respect copyright.PENANAYOalBjejP2
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I nodded and set it down, "I was going to say a little but much."353Please respect copyright.PENANA2wUMNrODzT
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"You get used to it."353Please respect copyright.PENANADXCRO3DxQA
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I highly doubt that. 353Please respect copyright.PENANAtMrJxbZUNN
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"Anyways! I'll leave you to settling in for the night. Breakfast will begin at 7 am tomorrow morning." She told me and turned to leave.353Please respect copyright.PENANATbbhk4KVCy
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"Will Mr. Wolfe be present?"353Please respect copyright.PENANAJAK99wd3si
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She stopped, "He doesn't eat with anyone."353Please respect copyright.PENANAEJ29GuJ2eZ
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"That's kind of sad." 353Please respect copyright.PENANAyamCk6jCfv
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She glanced back at me, "I suppose it is."353Please respect copyright.PENANAua6rznQgmO
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I watched May's back as she exited the room without another word.353Please respect copyright.PENANAmM8zATttXG
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I was alone again. For the first time, I had nobody.353Please respect copyright.PENANAwiMlOIQKHP
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Just me.353Please respect copyright.PENANAycNTznXEfm
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