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Chapter 61

Author: Naomi writes
last update publish date: 2026-01-05 01:59:48

Delia

“Where are you?”

His voice was calm.

Too calm.

I swallowed, my fingers tightening around the phone. Rafael stood a few feet away, watching me with a puzzled expression, unaware that my entire world had just tilted.

“At home,” I lied.

The silence that followed was heavy. Dangerous.

“Look at me when you lie, Delia,” Leandro said softly.

My heart slammed against my ribs.

“I am tired,” I snapped, the alcohol in my system giving me courage I knew I’d regret. “You’re not even here, so why does
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