A Simple Merger

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Cara despised pettiness, so she despised herself for what she did next. "Remember, Jessica, that bug could still be around here." She hinted at Jessica's ugly secret.

Jessica knew what she was saying and fell quiet. She clenched her fist in anger.

Cara continued. "If it pleases you that I leave the room, I will, just know that whatever Romeo decides is of his own choice and not mine."

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