Guilty Pleasure
I've always prided myself on being a lawyer capable of seeing the truth hidden in people's eyes. That ability to read them so easily, to perceive the falsehood behind a perfect smile, or the subtle ruse hidden in meticulously controlled tears to give the impression of vulnerability. That's what allowed me to be so good at my job. I see beyond the polished shell where people hide who they really are. But I stared at the blonde girl in front of me. Blood dripped from her hands, dripping onto the wooden floor of my house, her beautiful blue eyes glistening from the glint of tears stared at me looking so much bigger and scared, I felt an irrational urge to bring her into my arms. However, I controlled my instincts, because there was a determination about her that intimidated and surprised me at the same time. I'm not able to see past her shell. I barely recognize the sweet girl who was practically raised with me. I cannot say whether she is guilty or innocent of that crime. But for the first time in my life, I don't care. Her gaze still draws me to her, and I know I'll be heading her way.
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— O mundo da ficção é monótono? Engraçado, eu sempre pensei o contrário! A maioria das pessoas lê romances justamente para fugir da realida...
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“Hey guys ! Fantastic history! As always Luna rocks, I'm suspicious of talking about her writing, because I love her stories and read some more than once like Guilty Pleasure. I am waiting for the finalization as a Christmas gift is expected. The lying couple in this story is charming! A repressed teenager love that always remains strengthening as time and with all problems is still a wonderful mood that spice up the story a lot. Tommy without comments, fabulous! DIG ALWAYS DIG! Who at Arrow's gang doesn't love him? Ah and Thea, who makes us want to be Ollie's little sister! Anyway the reading is worth a lot. Bjos”
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