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Chapter 15

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Tessa's POV

I sat on the edge of the bed, staring blankly into space. Darius' friends didn't leave right away, and it was getting late, so I had to prepare food for them. I even ended up cooking.

I felt like a maid, a servant. I wasn't sure if they came to apologize or to rub it in my face, to remind me of my place. Even though I'm married to Darius, the truth is, I'm still just his maid.

I was lost in thought when there was a knock on the door. It opened, and there stood Darius. I was speechless when our eyes met. He doesn't usually come here.

"Can we talk?" he asked.

I looked away. Was he going to scold me for how I acted with his friends? Or for confessing my feelings?

Before I could answer, he came closer and stood in front of me.

"If you're going to scold me, just do it. I'm tired."

I heard him sigh. He knelt down in front of me so our eyes were level. I was surprised and looked at him.

"Tessa, my offer still stands."

"Offer? What offer?"

"To pay you to leave me."

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