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Chapter 9 Signature, divorce

Author: Jo
Elora's POV

"Elora..." Cold sweat beaded at Daniel's temples as he struggled to defend himself. "Let me explain!"

"Explain what? It's all in black and white." I scoffed and pointed at Sophia beside me. "Should I have Sophia pull your bank records right now? And get a handwriting expert to look at the signature on that beach house contract while she's at it?"

Daniel's excuses died in his throat.

The next second, he reached under the blanket with shaking hands and gripped mine tightly.

"Elora, I w
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