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Chapter 113

Author: Holywaterhoney
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-10-29 01:28:22

Nicole's POV

I opened the door a few inches and stood in the gap with one hand on the knob.

The porch light fell across Ethan's face and showed the bruise spreading along his cheekbone, purple at the center and red around the edges.

His jacket hung over his shoulder, and his tie was pulled loose.

My eyes slid past him to the dark hallway behind me. Jayden and Emma were asleep down there.

One loud word would be enough to wake them.

I stepped out onto the porch and pulled the door shut until t
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