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Chapter 39

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Audrey's POV

My blood turned cold. For a second, I couldn't even move.

Matteo stepped out further from the shadows slowly, like he belonged there, like he had every right to stand inside my home waiting for me.

The sight of him instantly made my chest tighten with fear and anger all over again.

He looked so calm. A bouquet of white roses rested in his hand, and there was even a soft smile on his face, the same charming smile he used to wear in public whenever he wanted people to believe he wa
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