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Viewing comments for Chapter 75 "The Truth Hurts"The story about three women who need to make money
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Comment from wordsfromsue
Ooh, the truth only hurts, when it should.... as they say. Ouch, to find out after the fact that it wasn't about her looks so much as the booze. Well, he couldn't have told her back then, she probably would have been knee deep in denial at the time.
Sobering chapter, in lots of ways.
I can only imagine her daughter's face if Michelle finds out what Karen's been doing to raise money!
No corrections. :-)
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2015
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Ooh, the truth only hurts, when it should.... as they say. Ouch, to find out after the fact that it wasn't about her looks so much as the booze. Well, he couldn't have told her back then, she probably would have been knee deep in denial at the time.
Sobering chapter, in lots of ways.
I can only imagine her daughter's face if Michelle finds out what Karen's been doing to raise money!
No corrections. :-)
Comment Written 24-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2015
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I saved this chapter until near the end because everyone has assumed that Mark was just a horrible cheating husband right from the start. Loads of reviewers hated him and after this chapter forgave him. What is it they say about there being three sides to every story? I can't believe you only have six chapters to go, Sue. You have been so much help, and you have restored my faith in the book with your reviews. THANK YOU! Alexis xxx
Comment from Curly Girly
Karen's drinking sure was a problem. It must have been tough on the whole family, and very expensive too. The truth hurts, and sometimes people do need to face up to their actions.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2015
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Karen's drinking sure was a problem. It must have been tough on the whole family, and very expensive too. The truth hurts, and sometimes people do need to face up to their actions.
Comment Written 10-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2015
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I thought it was time we gave Karen's husband a right to reply, even though it had to be done via their daughter. Because Karen does so well losing weight and cooking up a storm on Valentine's night, everyone seems to forget what a nightmare she was at the start with her brandy antics. Alexis xxx
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Ahhh... Mark still loves her. She has to come to terms with the real reason he left her. That does make a difference, and she needs to see that.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015
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Ahhh... Mark still loves her. She has to come to terms with the real reason he left her. That does make a difference, and she needs to see that.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015
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Of course he does. What is there not to love - now! Alexis x
Comment from Walu Feral
COP THAT! Well bugger me! G'day Alexis, that is one powerful write mate. It certainly got me all emotional and I wouldn't take the shit head back either! Great chapter mate, cheers Fez
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015
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COP THAT! Well bugger me! G'day Alexis, that is one powerful write mate. It certainly got me all emotional and I wouldn't take the shit head back either! Great chapter mate, cheers Fez
Comment Written 07-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015
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You are such a softy, Fez. One of the things I love about you. Off to France in the morning to kick ass! Alexis xxx
Comment from Spitfire
A real case of assuming the worst. Karen's putting up a good defense of herself and Michelle has just poked holes in all her arguments. A little backfire there on her lie about the fling with the doctor.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015
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A real case of assuming the worst. Karen's putting up a good defense of herself and Michelle has just poked holes in all her arguments. A little backfire there on her lie about the fling with the doctor.
Comment Written 06-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015
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I thought it was time to remind everyone what a nightmare Karen was in the beginning. It wouldn't have been half so much fun having a go at Mark if I'd shown his side of the story before now! Alexis x
Comment from Cindy Warren
Why did Karen start drinking so much in the first place? She must have been very unhappy. Mark doesn't seem to take any responsibility for that. Taking him back would put her right back in the same situation. It would be dumb.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015
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Why did Karen start drinking so much in the first place? She must have been very unhappy. Mark doesn't seem to take any responsibility for that. Taking him back would put her right back in the same situation. It would be dumb.
Comment Written 06-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015
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Although I don't write about it, Karen starts drinking because her children have grown up and she hasn't worked since they were born. In other words, she's got nothing to fill her days anymore. This used to happen to a lot of mothers who didn't work, my own included. It wasn't until after she died and my dad and I discussed her drinking, that we realised that it started when my brother went to University, and I went to boarding school. That's why Karen manages to give up drinking brandy and loses weight after she joins the chat line. At last she has a job and something to keep her mind active. No worries about them getting back together because I posted the last chapter today, so they haven't got time! Alexis x
Comment from scongrove
Oh, what an eye opener! Wow ... maybe Karen's husband isn't so bad after all. Now this brings in a new light and changes things. I wonder if Karen will think about talking to Mark and at least become friends for the kid's sake. This is sad and I feel so sorry for Michelle. She just wants her Mom and Dad back together. Even though she seems like her father's messenger, she's trying to be open and honest w/her mom.
Great job! Wow ... you really pulled me into this chapter. I hope things turn for the better.
Shana :)
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015
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Oh, what an eye opener! Wow ... maybe Karen's husband isn't so bad after all. Now this brings in a new light and changes things. I wonder if Karen will think about talking to Mark and at least become friends for the kid's sake. This is sad and I feel so sorry for Michelle. She just wants her Mom and Dad back together. Even though she seems like her father's messenger, she's trying to be open and honest w/her mom.
Great job! Wow ... you really pulled me into this chapter. I hope things turn for the better.
Shana :)
Comment Written 06-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015
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That's what I want everyone to think, so he's not entirely out of the picture for the next book. I've thought long and hard about how to end this one, but thanks to everyone's encouragement, I think a sequel is the best way forward. Onwards and upwards! Alexis xxx
Comment from rwilliam
WOW, this chapter had so much new 'heart' and depth! I loved it. It as nice to get a glimpse of his side of things. I so often think I KNOW what's going on and then to realize I don't can be hard. You wrote this very well!!!
Bravo, my friend! Bravo!
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015
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WOW, this chapter had so much new 'heart' and depth! I loved it. It as nice to get a glimpse of his side of things. I so often think I KNOW what's going on and then to realize I don't can be hard. You wrote this very well!!!
Bravo, my friend! Bravo!
Comment Written 06-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015
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Lol, I deliberately kept this one till the end because I knew everyone had forgotten what Karen was like at the start. As one reviewer said, 'There's your version of the story, my version, and then there's the truth. I thought I would let the reader make up their minds! Thank you again for your fantastic support along the way, and this wonderful six. The last chapter was posted today, and I'm off to France for a week tomorrow. See you soon! Alexis x
Comment from joann r romei
This read fine, it kept me interested the entire time, you set up the conversation with just the right amount of tension and conflict. Brava
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015
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This read fine, it kept me interested the entire time, you set up the conversation with just the right amount of tension and conflict. Brava
Comment Written 06-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015
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Thank you! I posted the last chapter today, but I hope to start the sequel soon. Alexis x
Comment from Janet7053
Alexis, Your story had a very good flow. I enjoyed that the daughter was the go between and mom wasn't too happy about it. We hate it when we think someone is talking about us out of earshot. Paranoia kicks in. I'd like to learn more about Mark. What made them tick as a couple, what did they do together as a younger couple?
Well written!
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2015
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Alexis, Your story had a very good flow. I enjoyed that the daughter was the go between and mom wasn't too happy about it. We hate it when we think someone is talking about us out of earshot. Paranoia kicks in. I'd like to learn more about Mark. What made them tick as a couple, what did they do together as a younger couple?
Well written!
Comment Written 05-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2015
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Don't we just! In fact, I'm sure any of would hate it if we realised just how much it happens behind our backs. My next book ''The Bedford,' gets to know these women more in depth. Off to France on Wednesday, so I look forward to start posting it after I get back. My thanks again for your insightful review. Alexis x
