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Review:edenvirg says:
"A woman always knows when a man looks into her eyes and is thinking of someone else."

I love that line! Haha. And I think that additional subplot about Rose and John is quite intriguing as well. And OMG, that chilling scene in Bethe's shop was written so perfectly (everybody in character, even Tom later on, when he came to Merope's defence). Ah, you should have seen the way I was giggling! I didn't know whether to feel sorry for Cecilia or to feel vindicated on Merope's behalf or to cheer Tom on or to feel sorry for Rose...

Darn. I'm running out of words to express just how beautiful this second half of the chapter was, especially with Bethe and Merope arguing. "True love is impossible to drink." Haha. Very wise. You know, I like the way you state things. It's very... uncommon. It paints new pictures, so yeah. Your style is very refreshing. :)

"Such is the nature of love that a choice once made cannot easily be undone, and Merope had chosen." Another fantastic line. Where do you get them? Hahaha. But I'm surprised Bethe agreed that easily anyway. :)

Plus, the three different scenes all had different settings, and you managed to transport me each time so that everything I was reading seemed so real. Amazing. *claps hand in delight* I feel like I'm really reading some fairy tale. And the way you ended this chapter was abrupt... But it was perfect. Haha. Here I am at the edge of my seat, wondering what that drink tastes like and how Tom will react... Wonderful chapter, as always! Very, very wonderful! You just distracted me from reading my textbook for school tomorrow, and now I want to sleep after reading this terrific chapter. :) Quite a bedtime story for me. :D

And by the way, thanks for including me in this chapter's dedication. Haha. :) I was touched, really. And I liked this long chapter. As for that teaser... First kiss? Yay! I can't wait to see how you would write that one! :)

I forgot to mention that it was masterfully done, portraying Tom's thoughts and doubts like that. And the effects of the potion on John was clever as well (especially putting in that bridge). Merope... Sigh. Merope is too much of a romantic, and for all the darkness that she's lived through, the light she craves will actually be her doom.

Author's Response: Hey hun! Thanks for this wonderful long review :D I always love hearing what you have to say! I was excited to dedicate this story to my favorite authors, you guys have definitely provided inspiration and support! :)

Yay you liked the Rose and John subplot? They're probably the minor-est of characters, even more minor than Tom Sr. and Merope, so it's nice that you didn't find it boring or off-topic!! Hahaha you giggled at Tom defending her? He was a little testy wasn't he? But I think that's just him knowing that his friendship with Merope is not very acceptable. As for your not knowing whether to feel sorry for someone or happy for another - I kind of left everything open to interpretation, because some reviewers have liked Cecilia and some haven't, some enjoy this element or that element and others don't. I don't like forcing opinions down readers' throats so it's all up to you guys! Personally though, I do feel bad for Cecilia.

Thanks for the lovely compliments! I think Bethe would have a very realistic, practical opinion on love potions. After all, it is impossible to make someone love you. A love potion is so ambiguously named, because it doesn't make someone love you - it's just infatuation. Bethe agreed to make the love potion because between protecting Merope and having her be miserable, and making Merope happy despite the forebodings about Tom, Bethe chose the latter. She's still not 100% convinced on it though, and you will see this later on.

I agree with your statement at the end, this is definitely a tragedy - with happiness comes Merope's downfall (and Tom's as well! Since we know that Jr. doesn't really appreciate that dad left).

Well I'm glad this was a welcome distraction for you from school :D It's really nice to know that you're enjoying the story, and it means a lot to me! As always, thank you for your amazing feedback and I hope you continue to enjoy the story (and be sure to let me know if you ever have any criticism!). Thanks again dear! :)

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