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she stay? Fear? Obligation?
    The night before, she’d lain awake fretting. Ms. Lucy’s comments, complied with the experiences of the past two days, pushed her past her usual limits. She no longer wanted to settle. She wanted to live, and hopefully, whatever god was up there overseeing this crazy world understood. She couldn’t imagine him condemning her, or condoning her husband’s actions. Just because of who he was, it didn’t excuse him. He may have been protected and the blessed, eldest boy in his family, but guess what? She also deserved happiness.
    Once that decision had been made, sleep came easily. The dream realm propelled her into a lush world filled with extrasensory elements. In reflection, it was Sex U. The school had brought out her sensual side.
    Resolution made, next she had to make a few calls. The first was to Mary Sue to ask a favor.
    â€œThink you can find me a few good suggestions for a divorce lawyer? He needs to be able to handle all the publicity and media.”
    â€œHell yes,” Mary Sue said, with laughter in her voice. “It’s about damn time. Your brother will be happy to hear it.”
    â€œDon’t remind me. I’ve been sending his calls to voicemail.”
    â€œHe means well, and has been worried about you,” Mary Sue said. “It sounds like going to that school was good for you after all.”
    â€œYou were right. Getting away from the onslaught of everyday life helped me think things through. I’m also going to talk to the person at the network. Doing the special might be a good way to help others get out of bad situations.”
    â€œStay strong,” Mary Sue said. “It’s not going to be easy, but you’ll have plenty of people supporting you.”
    After she hung up, she rang Ms. Lucy. “Can you invite Drew to the school for a visit? I’d like to see him before I leave.”
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    Surprisingly, Jody avoided feeling nervous about the impending rendezvous. Once she made the decision to move forward, everything else had fallen into place. She wore a rose-colored chemise and shorts set, and the silky material made her feel graceful and desirable. Drew had captivated her, and she’d realized if she left the school without seeing him again, that would be her one regret.
    She heard approaching footsteps and opened the door before he had the chance to knock.
    â€œSomeone’s alert,” he teased. “Didn’t expect to see you so soon.”
    He ran his eyes over her body, making her feel all the more attractive.
    â€œI didn’t want to leave before saying goodbye.” She stepped back to invite him in.
    â€œI’m glad.” He kissed her on the cheek, and she turned her head, taking his mouth.
    The heat between them flared, and she pressed her body against his. Drew gripped her ass, holding her against his hard length.
    He broke the kiss. “You look and feel amazing.”
    â€œI hoped you’d think so.”
    After taking her hand, he led her to the couch, and sat. “What’s changed?”
    She knew and felt it internally, but how did she present it to him so he’d understand? After spending so much of her adult life living a lie and suppressing her passions, she didn’t want to wait any longer. She didn’t need to remain neglected, and weak, in order to be strong in her faith. They were not mutually exclusive.
    For too long, she’d done what others thought would be right. Now, she had to live by what she thought would be best. Not just for her, but also her family. Did she want her daughters to grow up and marry someone like their father, who held so little respect for his spouse? No.
    â€œI’ve changed,” she finally said, “and I know what I want. Right now, you, and then maybe my own show. Do you think viewers will relate to the real me?”
    Scooting closer, she caressed the inside of his thigh, reaching higher until