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Fractured Trust

Author: Zai
last update publish date: 2025-06-18 03:56:14

Anna's POV

I quickly poured myself a glass of water to calm my nerves, feeling my heart about to leap out of my chest. In my mind, Marcus Murphy had always embodied stability, reliability, and integrity—an uncle I could trust without question. But now, his meaning-laden gaze and ambiguous words stirred unprecedented unease within me, a sense of disillusionment washing over me.

"Uncle Marcus, what are you saying? I don't understand." I struggled to maintain my composure, forcing a smile while
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