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Chapter 22

Penulis: Jonathan Stilldon
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-03-26 02:10:32

Chris clenched his jaw as he watched Jack and Lilian from across the shooting range. There was something in her smile directed at the cop, something Chris had never witnessed, that felt like a blow to his pride. He had no justification to feel this way, and no cause to let it disturb him, yet it did. And badly.

"The fact that you're glaring at your ex-wife and her hero," Jude remarked dryly, breaking the tense silence between them.

Chris didn't bother masking his irritation. "He's not her damned hero!"

Jude smirked, clearly enjoying himself. "He is… in case you've forgotten, he did try to save her. That makes him a hero in her eyes."

Chris's stomach twisted into a knot as he caught sight of Lilian giving Jack a look that made his blood boil. It was admiration—maybe even something more. His hands tightened into fists by his sides. He did not like it. He hated it.

"Shut the fuck up, Jude," Chris growled, his voice low and dangerous.

Jude chuckled, shaking his head. "Look, you have to pu
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