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Second Chances I DROPPED A call to Mom. I let her know that we will spend here tonight and tomorrow we will go home. I just wore my nightdress after having taken a quick shower. I went straight to the kitchen to make coffee, but it was delayed when I heard a series of doorbell sounds. My heart starts pounding. I have no expected guests, especially this late-night time. "Margaux, open this door." I heard Peter s voice outside. "Margaux, let s talk, please . . ." His voice was blaring outside the door. I guess he s drank based on his loud shout. Because I did not want to disturb the other unit, I quickly went to the door to open it. And his usual playful smile had drawn into his face welcomed me. "Hi," he uttered softly. I opened the door wide to let him in. "What are you doing here? I guess you stayed too late," I said carefully. He did not answer, but instead, he sat down on the couch there and closed his eyes fir