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Chapter 13: Protecting The Woman I Own

Author: Goodness O.1
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-29 07:06:37

Dominic’s pov:

Seated properly on the bed, I exhaled, my eyes locked onto hers. "I haven't been with anyone since we got married. I’m telling you the truth."

Suzanne remained silent, her expression unreadable. I leaned forward slightly, my voice steady but firm.

“And I'm not ready to talk about Rachel. I would really appreciate it if you could just trust me and let me handle things."

I waited, watching the emotions flicker across her face. Finally, she sighed. "Okay."

Before I could say anything else, the door creaked open, and Kai walked in, rubbing his sleepy eyes. I smiled at him, giving Suzanne one last look before standing up and leaving the room.

Suzanne's pov:

"Hey, baby," I said, my voice softening as I pulled Kai onto the bed beside me. "What have you been up to lately?"

"Well," he drawled, a sleepy grin spreading across his little face, "my new dad has been buying me a lot of toys. He even got me the LEGO I asked you for last Christmas!"

I froze, my breath catching as I lis
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