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Chapter 18

Author: Ummi Salmat
last update publish date: 2026-06-05 01:38:39

THINGS LEFT UNSAID

Vivian Lucas stopped at the doorway.

For a moment, Helen thought she had finally left.

The office had already begun to feel lighter. The pressure that seemed to arrive with the older woman was slowly easing from the room.

Then Vivian turned back.

Not completely.

Just enough.

Cole looked up from where he stood near the desk.

His expression didn't change.

But Helen noticed his shoulders straighten slightly.

A reaction.

Small.

Automatic.

Vivian walked back toward him with measur
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