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Chapter 9

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Past Coming Back Again

Jane's POV

It's been two weeks since Christian and I got divorced. Or whatever I should call it. But I feel free. I don't have to deal with making him happy anymore. I don't have to worry about Amanda threatening to end anything I have with anyone.

I moved into a small apartment on the other side of town. It's nothing fancy. Just a cozy one-bedroom with walls I can finally call mine. Christian tried to "help" with the move. He sent people. He offered money. But I said no to everything. He got what he wanted. Now it's time for me to get my life back.

Jared has been so good to me. He didn't just help me find a job. He made it his mission to get me back on my feet. I'm now a full-time biology teacher at his father's college. The work makes me happy. For the first time in years, I feel like I have a reason to wake up.

It's Monday morning. I'm rushing to get ready for school. The bathroom is foggy from my shower. I'm brushing my teeth when I hear my phone buzzing on
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