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Chapter 10

Author: Black Pearlll
last update publish date: 2026-05-11 00:58:06

TARA'S POV

Daniel didn't come home that night, and for the first time in a long time… I didn’t wait for him, didn't care enough to ask why

I got home, dropped my bag, and headed straight for the bathroom.

I stood under the shower, letting the water run down my skin… washing away everything from the day.

The anger. The humiliation. The pain.

When I stepped out, I felt different. Not lighter. Not happier.

But… calmer.

I got my laptop, finalized the acquisition of the remaining art pieces and the
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