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Chapter 20

Penulis: Maureen Green
Yet now, seeing Aspen like this, a dull ache pressed against Colin's chest.

"Ms. Nicholls, don't say that. Colin and I… We're not what you think." Gwyneth's eyes reddened as she instinctively hid behind Colin. "We… we're not disgusting."

"I love Gwen. We've always loved each other. You were the one who schemed to sleep with me and tried to use Sophie to tie me down.

"Now, not only have you failed at being Mrs. Fuller, but you don't even know how to be a mother. Where's Sophie? Hand her over before I lose my patience."

Colin's expression remained cold as he stepped slightly in front of Gwyneth, as if shielding her from any possible harm.

That unconscious movement—positioning himself protectively in front of Gwyneth—wasn't an act.

Aspen understood that Colin truly loved Gwyneth and that he truly didn't love her. Even Sophie had become an innocent casualty just because he didn't love her.

"She's dead." Aspen lowered her gaze and stated the truth, appearing chillingly calm.

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