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Chapter Fifty Five

Author: Zinny Francis
last update publish date: 2026-04-06 23:38:38

*Avina*

“The vitamins, Xavier," I hissed, leaning in until I could see the sweat on his brow. "The little white pills you told me were for my health. The ones that made my heart race and kept me in a constant state of panic so I would never leave the house. I know exactly what they were. I know you were keeping me drugged and dependent."

His eyes widened, a flicker of genuine shock crossing his face before he masked it with a sneer. "You’re crazy. I was trying to help you. You were a wreck—"

"I
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  • Second Vows Of A Scorned Wife    Chapter Fifty Five

    *Avina*“The vitamins, Xavier," I hissed, leaning in until I could see the sweat on his brow. "The little white pills you told me were for my health. The ones that made my heart race and kept me in a constant state of panic so I would never leave the house. I know exactly what they were. I know you were keeping me drugged and dependent."His eyes widened, a flicker of genuine shock crossing his face before he masked it with a sneer. "You’re crazy. I was trying to help you. You were a wreck—""I was a wreck because you were poisoning me!" I shouted, the sound echoing off the stone walls. My eyes narrowed. "But then you were way too up in your own ass to realize that eventually, I’d stop being the girl who believed everything you said. But I see you now, Xavier. I see the small, insecure boy hiding behind a expensive suit."I stepped back, adjusting the silk of my dress. I felt a surge of power so raw it made my fingertips tingle."Stay away from me," I warned, my voice dropping to a de

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