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091: Be careful of Julian... A stranger's warning

Author: Makie P
last update Last Updated: 2025-09-14 23:34:18

Elena's POV

The fight with Julian left me feeling empty and confused. Three days married, and we were already having problems that might destroy everything.

The hotel bar was dimly lit with soft jazz music playing in the background. Only a few other guests sat scattered at tables, most of them looking like business travelers having quiet drinks alone. I chose a corner boot where I could think without being bothered.

"One glass of red wine, please," I told the bartender.

I sat alone, stirring my wine and thinking about Julian's words. Did I really love watching Marcus suffer more than I loved being married? Was I so obsessed with revenge that I couldn't focus on building a happy life?

Maybe Julian was right. Maybe I was damaged in ways that made me unfit for marriage.

The wine tasted bitter, or maybe that was just my mood. I kept replaying our fight in my head, wondering if I should go back upstairs and apologize. But apologize for what? For protecting myself? For making s
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