Valerie sighed, but she didn’t say anything. Then she picked two blouses, two skirts, two T-shirts, two pairs of trousers, and some shoes.
“Thank you for your generosity.” Valerie put the clothes on the living room table.
Josh smiled as he stroked Valerie’s cheek. “My pleasure. I can’t wait to see you put them on.” Then he said, “We are moving to another apartment.”
“Oh?”
“It isn’t safe here.”
Valerie stared at Josh. “Why?”
Josh grabbed Valerie’s hand, and they sat on the couch. “There is a reason why I insisted you stay with me.” He sighed and then continued, “Your life is in danger.”
“What?! But how? Why?” Valerie asked. “I’m none. So why’s my life in danger?”
“Valerie, remember your question about why I called you my bride?”
Valerie nodded. “What about it?”
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