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Chapter 38

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Elle’s POV

Raymond's words shocked me.

His words came as a whisper, and then he continued.

This time his voice cracked. “I want to wake up beside you and have you actually be there. I want to come home and talk about your day. I want to know what’s hurting you so I can help you carry it. I want my wife. Not this version of her that’s always slipping away before I can reach her.”

And in that moment, something inside me broke.

I reached for him.

I didn’t even think—I just stepped into his arms and buried my face in his chest.

“I’m sorry,” I whispered.

“I know,” he murmured, wrapping his arms tightly around me. “Me too.”

We stood there like that—just holding each other. No blame or anger. Just two people who were both scared and trying their best.

Finally, he leaned back and cupped my cheek.

“Come home with me.”

I nodded. “Okay.”

And this time, I meant it.

We walked downstairs, holding onto each other's arms.

Lying to Raymond wasn’t something I wanted to do.

Not anymore.

But it felt lik
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