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With a sad smile, Elaina patted Abby’s thigh. Laying back down and curling into a ball, Abby’s tears continued to slow as they sat in silence.
Abby’s eyes opened to the sound of pounding on her front door. She sat up to find Elaina curled up on the opposite end of the long couch. She too, opened her eyes. “What the hell is that?”
“Someone’s at the door,” Abby said, struggling to get up. She’d managed to cry herself into exhaustion. Beyond drained, she dragged herself to the door. Not bothering to find out who it was before yanking the door open, Abby gasped and slammed it shut. There was the unmistakable sound a few expletives on the other side of the door.
“Is it mom?” Elaina asked, biting her lower lip. “Oh my god, she’s come to wring my neck.”
“It’s not her.”
“A burglar? We’re not on our side of town after all.”
Rolling her eyes, Abby shook her head. “Sure, because a burglar is going to knock first. It’s Damian.”
Elaina sat up straighter. “Well, open the damn door. Aren’t you supposed to be playing his girlfriend?”
“You really think I’m going to go ahead with that charade after Celeste’s bombshell?”
Elaina shrugged. “We all want Daddy’s company back, maybe …”
“Shut up,” Abby said. “I can’t believe you right now.” Taking a breath, she reluctantly opened the door. The last thing she wanted was for Damian to see her red-faced, puffy-eyed and snot-nosed.
He scowled down at her in his usual manner. “What the hell was that all about, Abby? Don’t ever slam a door in my face …” He trailed off when he properly took in her appearance.
