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Learning A Lesson

Her mum’s baking was Hayley’s downfall

Hayley, 27, Dubbo, NSW*

Mum heard my shaky voice on the phone, and knew something was wrong. ‘He’s done it again, hasn’t he?’ she asked. I burst into tears.

‘You don’t have to put up with it,’ she said. ‘Why don’t you and Ryan move in with me? I’ve got plenty of room.’

I’d lived with Connor for three years and he’d cheated on me numerous times.

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