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CHAPTER 12– FIGHTING BACK

Author: Black Rose
last update publish date: 2026-10-09 22:00:35

KORA

Derick froze at my words, his back stiffened and his hands curled into fists. He didn’t turn or say a word. He only stopped for a minute before walking out. Reporters shoved their microphones in my face talking over each other. “Ms Kora, did you know about Ms Vera? Was she the reason your husband divorced you?” A young male reporter asked.

I had expected that question from the reporter who asked Derick about Vera and her daughter. The one from The Voice news. But he had already stepped ba
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