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CHAPTER TWENTY_ONE: A DEFENSIVE HUSBAND

Author: Ebunoluwa
last update publish date: 2026-02-05 07:05:45

News spread like wildfire across New York. Before anyone could blink, it was everywhere—tabloids, blogs, social media, and newspapers.

Jason stood before a crowd of curious journalists at a press conference, cameras flashing nonstop.

“Good day, everyone,” he began calmly. “I’m here to address the rumors circulating online about my wife. Many of you accused her of inappropriate behavior, and this has caused her immense emotional distress.”

Murmurs rippled through the crowd.

“I want these rumors
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