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139: Don't

Author: nayaa
last update publish date: 2026-02-15 23:59:26

Zara's POV

I padded barefoot to the kitchen cabinet, the tiles cold beneath my feet, the silence in my house suddenly feeling too loud.

My chest felt tight. Heavy. Like something had wedged itself between my ribs and refused to move.

I pulled out a bottle of wine and grabbed a glass. I needed something to numb the ache in my chest.

And alcohol was my best bet.

Ike hadn’t fought for me.

Not even a little.

No anger. No jealousy. No protest. Just that stupid, infuriatingly calm “okay.”

Okay.

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