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Chapter 396

Author: Fanny S
last update publish date: 2026-04-10 23:57:19
“You entered without cause,” I said. “You stayed without one.”

“I don’t know what this is between you two but—”

“My wife.”

No variation in tone. No additional weight needed.

Alicia’s hand lifted a little, then halted mid-motion and settled again without completing the gesture.

The woman exhaled
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Deohos
yes they are overly wary and too aware of each other
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Fanny S
Sorry, my network sucks. So it might look confusing on the surface, but it’s really just two people who haven’t figured out how to stand in the same space again without it affecting them. It’ll start making more sense from the next chapter onward.
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Fanny S
They’re not back together,but they’re definitely not over each other either. Right now it’s tension more than clarity. Edward is starting to act like Alicia is still his, while Alicia keeps trying to stay detached… and failing in small ways.
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