Chapter 73. Let Me Take Care of You

When Eric thought about the way Crystal had stood up to Richard, he remembered the whore who’d spat wine in his face the last time he’d been at the club. The girls were similar in height and figure, and they both had the same stunning eyes. Eric shook his head in an attempt to shake the feeling of déjà vu. Could they be the same girl? – he asked himself – No. That was impossible. After all, the whore had a mole at the corner of her eye!

Eric turned to the entrance of the club and saw Crystal and Serenity outside. They were waiting for a taxi. Until next time he thought, and he smiled, confident that there would be the next time.

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Because Crystal didn’t think it would be safe to leave Serenity alone, she brought her friend home. When they arrived, the lights were on, reminding her that Nathan had said he would be waiting for her when she came home.

When Crystal began going with Carlos – way back when her mother had still been alive, their relationship had f