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Faith was absent-minded towards whatever was being displayed on the TV.

Much to her relief, an urgent office matter came up, so she didn't have to deal with Sterling this morning.

The memories of the night before continued to attack her, at this point she didn't even know what she wanted. Was it to destroy him or be with him?

She was so lost in thought and hadn't even heard when Sterling's mom entered the room until she was already standing so close that ...