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I have been thinking about doing this for the past few days, and it's finally ti about it I wonder what his reaction will be? Of course, I'm happy about this, but deep down, there is this tiny part of ht not be I know this is entirely unexpected given our situation Feeling butterflies in , I have to try and cal to losethis off for too long

I get ready to go, takingI do now that I anant Once I'm ready, I walk outside It's a decent day I walk the fa past the park and the coffee shop Myto be so happy to see them I'h I' for happy or, at the very least, pleased I know that s weren't left on the best note between us Maybe that was et the better ofmove on my part What else was I supposed to do in a situation like that? I decide not to think about it anyoodhas happened It feels good to feel like this again

My excitement and nerves pick up as I near the house I'm a few doors down Ben's car isn't in the driveway as I look up Another vehicle is, though That is odd I see so Maybe they are expecting co there She looks around quickly then starts kissing the man at the door I realize who he is at once He is the tennis coach

I back up a few steps, so they don't see ain then pulls theon? Did I iuy into the house while her daughter is there How dare she! Ben is right; she is no mother She broke hiain to hi to ruin them a second time I'll do whatever it takes to stop her

I can't believe what I just saw It rier than I was the other day That bitch! She's not back because she wants to be a goodBen over I have to do so, but I don't knohat I can't let this happen I can't let Ben and Katie get hurt Now I know I can’t believe a word that woman says She's not to be trusted

I don't want to worry tooThey neednervously at the house, but I don't see any more movement I finally come up with a plan I knoork It has to

I can't just stand by and let this happen It is tiht now is of Katie stuck home with that horrible wohter at this moined that anyone could be this selfish It just h for her? What is wrong with that woman? I would love to be back in that house, happy and safe with Ben and Katie To spend the rest ofcare of them like they were my own little faain They are my family, no matter what anyone thinks or says Isabel doesn't care about them, but I do

Chapter 17 - Ben

I was finally able to get away fros settled down I don't like it when ht them out to a welcome home dinner to try and reat There has been no htest mention of Isabel It's nice to finally enjoy thatfor I'ht as well enjoy the good ht now