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Chapter 7: Suddenly Tense

Author: Noona Aurora
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-09-24 12:06:46

Eleanor shook her head rapidly, forcing a faint smile to mask her overwhelming nerves. “It’s nothing, Mr. Richter. I’m just a little tired.”

Archie didn’t press any further. He held out a folder he had just retrieved from the nightstand.

“Here is the draft of our marriage contract,” Archie said, his voice quiet yet firm. “Read it carefully.”

Eleanor accepted the folder with slightly cold fingers. She took a deep breath, trying to soothe her racing heart.

Slowly, she flipped through page after p
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