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Author: DIAMONDLEE
last update publish date: 2026-01-05 09:55:42

JORDAN

The moment I swing the door open, three-year-old Zara barrels into me, her tiny arms flinging around my waist.

“Uncle Jordan!”

“Hey, bug!” I crouch down and let her bounce against me, her curls tickling my chin. “It’s so good to see you.”

“Is it? Because you’ve been avoiding everyone.”

I look up to find Sharon my ever-blunt older sister leaning casually against the counter of my mini bar, a half-empty wineglass in her hand.

I sigh. “Nice to see you too, Sharon.”

“Don’t deflect. We litera
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  • My Husband's Best Friend Is Obsessed With Me    28

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  • My Husband's Best Friend Is Obsessed With Me    27

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  • My Husband's Best Friend Is Obsessed With Me    26

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  • My Husband's Best Friend Is Obsessed With Me    24

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