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The words were out before he could stop them, “ I’m sorry to be a bother, I’ll be on my way if that’s what you need.”

Esther couldn’t speak, with one sentence, Daniel rendered her speechless. Taking note of what her silence implied, He picked up the glass and in one shot gulped down its contents.

He felt his throat constrict in pain but it was nothing compared to the pain he felt in his chest