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Chapter 223

작가: CJ Fantasies
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•Juliet POV•

Inside the car was silent as Edward drove down the road. I rested my back on the chair with my eyes closed. The image of the first time I saw James kept replaying in my mind, stirring up regret and anger all over again.

I took in a deep breath and exhaled softly, sniffling as I opened my eyes and turned toward the window, resting my hand against it and staring out as the city blurred past.

“How are you feeling now, honey?” Edward asked in a soft tone, like he didn’t want to break the silence.

“I’m fine,” I mumbled, but even as the word left my mouth, it carried the ache that filled my chest. I didn’t think I’d ever be okay, not until I saw James behind bars and my company standing strong again. Not until I could finally look out the window and smile without fear that James was still out there.

Edward didn’t ask further and I assumed he knew I was lying, every time he asked me that, I always did.

My phone beeped. I reached into my bag, pulled it out, and saw notifications
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