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The Calm before

Author: Beth
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-06-21 16:36:47

OWEN'S POV

“I doubt Alexis would ever hurt Jamie,” I said softly, watching the panic still lingering in Zoe’s eyes. “She might know about him, yes, but going after a child? That’s a whole different line I don’t think she’d ever cross.”

Zoe didn’t seem convinced. Honestly I wasn’t sure I was either.

But I needed to calm her. I needed to calm myself.

“I’ll talk to her,” I said after a pause. “Try to reason with her. Maybe if I talk to her, explain it clearly she’ll finally understand. Realize it's over between her and me.”

Zoe nodded shakily. “Maybe that’s a good idea. You know her better than anyone.”

I knew Alexis too well. And that’s what scared me.

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By early afternoon, I sat across from Alexis at a quiet restaurant. I picked the place on purpose—a calm, public area.

She arrived looking elegant and composed. She seemed calmer now.

She smiled and sat down like we were catching up. “I wasn't expecting you to want to meet.”

“I needed to talk” I r
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