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I MARRIED YOU BECAUSE I WANTED TO

Author: Ifeoma Abah
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-28 22:58:02

CHAPTER 10: I MARRIED YOU BECAUSE I WANTED TO

KIMBERLY:

I was curled up in bed when I heard the soft click of the door.

I faced the wall and pretended to be sleeping. I didn't want him to see the dried tears in my cheeks..

I heard Damien’s footsteps as he walked into the room, then crossed toward the bed slowly. His cologne.filled the room and I heard him call me.

"Kim?" His voice was low, and cautious.

I didn’t move.

"Kim, I know you’re awake," he said gently.

I squeezed my eyes shut for a second before forcing myself to turn over. "Hey," I said, trying to smile. "You're back."

He sat on the bed, his eyes searching mine. "Have you been crying?”

"No," I whispered, shaking my head too quickly. "I'm fine."

Damien reached out, and brushed his thumb along my cheek. "Don’t lie to me, Kimberly."

I breathed down heavily, being touched by the tenderness in his voice. "I’m just tired," I said, my voice wobbling.

He didn’t argue with me. Instead, he stood up and started loosening his tie, his
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