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Chapter 18. Richard’s gift

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EMILIA’S POV

“Welcome home,” Richard said the moment I stepped into the house, his voice warm enough to make me stop near the door. He was standing in the living room with a small black box in his hand, and the smile on his face looked nothing like the serious expression he'd worn during our argument. I stared at him for a moment, wondering what had happened between the time I'd left that morning and now.

“I thought you might be tired, so I didn't want to bother you,” he continued, walking t
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  • Double Life of Mrs Sinclair   Chapter 18. Richard’s gift

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