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Chapter 69. Suspicion

Author: Ecrivain
last update Last Updated: 2025-09-01 10:18:35

Miley’s POV

Deafening silence filled the space between Clifford and me all the way home. I knew he was trying to understand me by giving me space, and the guilt weighed on me. It all started when I refused his dinner invitation. That’s why, the moment we arrived, I changed clothes and went straight to the kitchen to cook.

“Don’t you ever get tired after working all day at the office, yet here you are still cooking?” Nora asked while helping me chop vegetables.

“I barely did anything in the office today. It’s Clifford who’s really exhausted,” I replied. A moment later, I froze while washing the meat, grimacing at the thought that suddenly crossed my mind.

Why did that sound like it had a double meaning? I shook my head quickly, brushing it away.

“Is something wrong, Miley?” she asked when she noticed my reaction.

“N-No, nothing. Are the vegetables done? I’ll start cooking now,” I said, heading toward the stove.

When we got home, Clifford went straight to his study. He didn’t even glanc
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