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Do You Really Love Him?

Author: Winifred K
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-17 13:38:23

Alexander swiftly pulled out a handkerchief, his movements both gentle and urgent. He carefully wrapped it around Phoebe's injured hand, trying to stop the bleeding.

"Stop pretending! Stay away from me!" Phoebe shoved him forcefully.

Did he really think that hurting her one moment and then acting considerate the next would move her? How utterly ridiculous!

"Alexander, listen to me—I will never love you in this lifetime!" Phoebe glared at him, her voice firm and unwavering.

Alexander held her gaze, his expression unwavering. "You will love me again. In fact, maybe—without even realizing it—you already do."

If she truly felt nothing for him, why was her gaze filled with such turmoil? Emotions like those couldn't be faked.

Phoebe scoffed, turning her head away with disdain. She forcefully pulled her hand from his grip and snapped, "You're dreaming!"

"Don't move. The doctor will be here soon," Alexander's voice was authoritative yet tinged with concern.

Phoebe bit her lip and averted her
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Ako it oh
Yup me too! Leroy anD Laura’s story is just sooooo light and refreshing…especially when the book says “ Leroy woke up to Laura clinging to him like a koala!”….so innocent and sweet of Laura….just like how Phoebe was before!
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alanna
I think that’s why I like the Leroy and Laura story as it’s sweet with tender moments. It’s nice to read something not crazy & complicated. I hope in the end Phoebe & Alexander can have that kind of love.
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alanna
If only Phoebe would be open to an honest conversation so she can learn the truth about everything. I hope since the time is not consistent in this book that it would be a year. I wish Alex would know of his twins existence otherwise like you said milestones missed between Alex & his kids.
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