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162. Her Cruel Demand

Author: Nour El
last update publish date: 2026-10-05 23:33:35

My steps felt heavy as I made my way down the hallway toward the living room. For some reason, I wanted to turn around and walk away, anywhere but here. But if I avoided Jessy, wouldn't that make me a coward?

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my fear.

Jessy sat gracefully on the luxurious leather sofa, sipping her tea. When she placed the cup back on its saucer, our eyes met.

My throat suddenly went dry when I saw the smile curl across her lips.

Jessy rose from the sofa. Without thinking, my
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