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DAPHNE

“What?” My voice came out in a whisper, barely audible over the pounding in my ears. I stared at Beatrice, trying to process what she had just said. Vanessa was going to stay here? In my home? In Dominic’s home? No, this had to be a joke.

I let out a shaky laugh, my heart racing. “You’re joking, right?” I searched her face, hoping for some sign that she was just trying to provoke me, but th