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Chapter 36

Author: Ginger Sue
"You're judging others by your own standards. That's your thinking, not Elijah's." Winter let out a cold laugh, her expression frosty. "Don't assume everyone is as crude and shallow as you. Elijah is a good man. Even if he weren't, you have no right to judge him."

As expected, there was something between them. She was so protective of Elijah!

Joshua's blood boiled, and his presence turned frigid. "Winter, just come back and play your role as my wife. I can let whatever you said or did before slide. But if you keep being reckless and getting tangled up with Elijah, don't blame me for what I'll do. Don't regret this."

Winter's gaze didn't waver. "Regret? Is there anything I'll regret more than marrying you?"

Joshua felt like he'd been struck in the chest. The metallic taste of blood rose in his throat.

As they faced off, someone knocked on the door. "Mrs. Stroud, Mr. Terence just said he's having trouble breathing. Please come quickly!"

"I'll be right there!" Winter sprang up from
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