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CHAPTER 57: Longing or Happiness?

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A/N: I’m sorry for taking so long to come back. I got really busy with my studies. Also, bear with the changes in my writing style—it’s been a while since I wrote this.

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The insistent buzzing of Killian’s phone dragged me awake. My eyes fluttered open, heavy with sleep. I immediately searched the room. I noticed he wasn’t there.

The clock glowed 10 PM. He was probably lost in work again. I reached for the phone, and my stomach dropped. A woman’s name blinked on the screen.

“Claire...” I whispered, the syllables strange and sharp on my tongue.

Panic stabbed me. Oh God. Was Killian… cheating on me?

Hands shaking, I swiped to answer. A voice buzzed through.

“Hello! Good thing you—”

“Who is this?” My words trembled. My heart raced, hammering against my ribs.

Silence fell between us. I gripped the phone tighter, nails pressing into my palm. If Killian was really having an affair with someone else... I will really leave him and feed him to the sharks!

“Hey? Why are you calling my husband
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  • Bride of Ruthless Billionaire   CHAPTER 57: Longing or Happiness?

    A/N: I’m sorry for taking so long to come back. I got really busy with my studies. Also, bear with the changes in my writing style—it’s been a while since I wrote this.---The insistent buzzing of Killian’s phone dragged me awake. My eyes fluttered open, heavy with sleep. I immediately searched the room. I noticed he wasn’t there.The clock glowed 10 PM. He was probably lost in work again. I reached for the phone, and my stomach dropped. A woman’s name blinked on the screen.“Claire...” I whispered, the syllables strange and sharp on my tongue.Panic stabbed me. Oh God. Was Killian… cheating on me?Hands shaking, I swiped to answer. A voice buzzed through.“Hello! Good thing you—”“Who is this?” My words trembled. My heart raced, hammering against my ribs.Silence fell between us. I gripped the phone tighter, nails pressing into my palm. If Killian was really having an affair with someone else... I will really leave him and feed him to the sharks!“Hey? Why are you calling my husband

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