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CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

Author: Feggie_V
last update publish date: 2026-07-04 00:04:46

I turned for what felt like the hundredth time, as sleep refused to come. I pulled the blanket over my head, but it was useless. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Liam, I felt the warmth of his hand over mine, the kiss that was cut short before either of us wanted it to end. I covered my burning face with both hands.

"What is wrong with me?" I whispered.

The answer was clear. I had fallen hopelessly in love with my husband. With a sigh, I climbed out of bed. A glass of water would help, at lea
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