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Chapter nine : Fractured Obsession
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14.08.2026 15:33:45Charlie’s POV
Eleanor rushed toward Marcus, her eyes gleaming with desperation.“What information? Tell me, Marcus! Is it about Evelyn? Has my daughter finally reached out? After all this time…”I stepped in front of her, my hand shooting out to block her path. “Enough, Eleanor. This is my business. I suppose you’ve had enough fun already, tormenting your step daughter today. You can go home now.”“But Charlie—” she protested, her manicured fingers clutchi
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