Secrets
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Last published Thu, Sep 7, 2017
What happens when a family built on lies and secrets are finally exposed?
Awhile ago, my Aunt Layla married the town's mayor, Mayor Glover. Everyone was totally psyched, mainly because he had loads of cash. But they all saw something in him that I couldn't seem to find. According to practically everyone, he was: charming, sweet, lovable. The practical Mr. Perfect. And in my opinion, perfect is not only questionable, but beyond suspicious
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