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Work I SQUIRMED AS I felt the plane landing. Against the inside, I had to do it for the silence of all—even Mommy was against my decision. But I have to forget Lawrence. "Margaux, hija!" I looked up at Mommy coming inside my office. She was carrying a bag that she had laid on my table. "Mom, what are you doing here?" I stood up to hug her and kiss her on the cheek. She immediately grabbed my two shoulders and hovered over me. "I m fine. But you, are you sure you re okay, hija?" Her voice showed intense concern. I swallowed hard. I haven t slept since I ran away from Saavedra Resort. "I m fine, Mom . . ." I thought the words would come out smoothly, but it cracked a little. She frowned, then stared at me intently. "I m your mother. You can t hide anything from me. I know there s a problem, Margaux." She looked down on a bit bulge of my stomach. I tried my best to stay cool in front of her, but I couldn t.