“Nathan, if that woman wants to leave, why don’t you just let her?” Iris chimes in. “I don’t know what happened between you two, but if she’s ready to run even while you’re begging her to stay, maybe she doesn’t love you as much as you think.”

“Shut up, Iris!” I snap. “And you better not try anything stupid while I’m gone, or you’ll see what I’m capable of. Nana, Iris and Sarah are not to leave this room. Call security and have them stay until I’m back.”

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