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Chapter eleven ~ Costly Truth ~

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Robert’s POV

I held on tight to her as she wept. My heart stood still, breaking into a million pieces all over again. Her tears made me clench my fists—I felt like giving Mr. Johnson a real blow. But not here, not now.

I gently led her to the car, and we drove home in silence. Her face was turned toward the windshield, and I could tell a lot was running through her mind.

I’ve watched Mia work tirelessly since she joined the company. Sometimes, I wonder if I’m the reason behind her intense drive. Am I the catalyst? Does she want to leave me that badly?

I still couldn't believe I had confessed my feelings to her in front of my father and Victoria. Gosh! I had no idea how to escape the situation at the time, so I just… confessed. For crying out loud, I married her against her will—to pay off the debt of a man who isn’t even her father.

We got home, and I watched as she quietly walked to her room. I wanted to ask if she was okay. I wanted to know if she needed me to stay by her side. I wa
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