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Chapter 33

Author: Ginger Sue
Winter said calmly, "It's nothing, Florence."

Florence sighed. "You can fool the others, but you can't fool me. Where's your wedding ring? Why aren't you wearing it tonight?"

Winter froze. Her ring finger, which had a faint white mark, curled slightly. "I left in a rush and forgot to wear it."

"You've treasured that diamond ring like it's your life for five whole years. How could you forget to wear it?" Florence's temper flared, and her blood pressure spiked. "Is it because of that Lynch woman? She's been clinging to Joshua again, hasn't she? Just wait. I'll get back at her on your behalf!"

Winter quickly grabbed her trembling arm and soothed her. "It's not like that, Florence. You're overthinking this."

"Win, I just don't understand. You two have shared a bed and a life for five years, and you gave him a son." Florence's voice was thick with frustration and helplessness. "How is it that you still can't win Joshua's heart?"

Winter pursed her lips. In truth, even a heart of stone
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