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19. The acceptance

last update publish date: 2026-01-11 18:48:21
Ethan’s POV

I’m already irritated before I even sit down at my desk and that has become normal lately in a way I don’t like admitting to myself.

The coffee tastes burnt even though it’s the same blend I have had for years my head feels thick and heavy, I barely slept, and my eyes feel sore like I spent the whole night staring at a ceiling instead of actually resting.

I probably did. Sleep doesn’t come easy anymore. Every time I close my eyes my brain starts replaying everything, conversations,
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Lorrain Wolfe
I don't get Ethan he's grown up with her so he should know her inside out. why is he believing all these photos and why isn't he listening to his family. any normal person would look into it and hire a private investigator. why is Maya allowed to walk into someone else's house she's a snake
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Lav V.
why is Maya allowed to enter anytime at a house where her so called best friend lived. who is she?
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Amandia Barfield
I survived it all. I even found my second chance Fated Mate. So far, so good, happily ever after of 20 yrs and going.
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