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Chapter 38: You're Not Safe

Author: Heartflames
last update publish date: 2025-08-15 23:34:37

Meanwhile, back with Kimberly....

Heads turned at her outburst, curious shoppers slowing to watch the drama unfold.

Kimberly didn’t give a damn about that. Let them stare.

She pushed through the sliding doors, the cool evening air slapping her face.

Her heart was pounding hard enough to hurt, each beat filled with fury and panic.

Ryan’s footsteps followed heavily behind her, not stopping even for a second, making Kimberly wonder if he’d lost his mind in the years they hadn’t seen each other.

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