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Chapter 23

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The excitement Hector felt upon seeing me was the exact opposite of what I was feeling. I wanted to punch him. I wanted to slap him multiple times. I wanted to confront him for what he did to me last night, but I wasn’t in a position to act brave. I was in his territory, and if I let my anger take over, I might end up being the one in trouble.

“Get out of my sight, Hector!” I threw him a sharp glare, which instantly wiped the smile off his face.

“Dorothy...” I was about to walk away, but he grabbed my arm and said, “Please don’t go. Let’s talk. Let me explain.” His words were broken and pleading, but his eyes showed no trace of sincerity.

I couldn’t understand why I ever fell in love with a man like him. I was so easily deceived by his sweet words.

“Explain? There’s no need for you to explain, Hector. There’s no justification for what you did to me last night.” I yanked my arm free from his grip and kept walking, but he stepped in my path again, attempting to grab me. I quickly backed
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