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Ella’s POV

Joseph and I hang out in my room for almost an hour. We speak about trivial things, and I feel like he is walking on eggshells around me. Trying not to talk about anything that would bring up my abuse or my father.

“Beta, you don’t have to hang out with me the whole time. You must have a ton of work to do” I said shyly.

“Actually, I really don’t have anything to do