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Chapter 5

Author: Perfect Timing
When I arrived home, I noticed the lights were still on. One look at the garage told me Asher was back early, and I could hear voices coming from inside.

The moment I opened the door, a blast of strong perfume hit me. Then I looked down. A pair of high heels sat neatly on the doormat.

Melanie was sprawled out on the couch in the living room, wearing my silk nightgown. The moment she heard the door open, she straightened up slightly, a flash of surprise crossing her face.

I gave her a slow once-over, my tone cold. "Do you really have to take everything that's mine? Even my nightgown?"

Her face crumpled. She glanced at Asher, who'd just stepped out of the kitchen, her teeth sinking into her lip, eyes glassy with unshed tears.

Asher could never resist that look. He walked straight toward me, positioning himself between us like he was her shield.

"Valerie, Mel's drunk, so I brought her home. If you've got a problem with that, take it up with me. Yeah, I ignored your calls today, but
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