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74 – WOUNDS OF THE PAST

Author: Bianca C. Lis
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-18 20:39:01

POV: LAUREN

“I thought life was paying me back for what she did, but it seems fate has a cruel sense of humor.”

My throat tightened.

“Henry, I didn’t.” I started, but he cut me off with a small shake of his head, his expression hard.

“What hurt me the most was believing that she saw me as more than just status and money.” He wrinkled his nose, letting out a heavy sigh. Then he groaned softly, pressing the area around his stitches.

My chest tightened.

“You’re right, Mrs. Becker. I need to maintain my reputation, so the contract will not be revoked. That was already specified.”

My stomach twisted.

“W-what?” My voice came out as a whisper, my hands trembling.

Henry showed no hesitation.

“You will fulfill one year of our fake marriage. We will be the perfect couple in front of everyone until the agreement ends.” His tone was cold, controlled, like a CEO laying down unbreakable rules. “But don’t worry about the kisses.”

My body tensed as he closed the small distance between us.

His presenc
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