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Chapter 18

Author: Khogie
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-17 16:49:05

(SANTINO’S POV

Rage burned slow and deep in my chest, like coals under ash. I didn’t even realize I’d balled my fists until my nails bit into my palms. Her words had hung in the air…sharp, careless, foolish.

I couldn’t believe she said that. Not to anyone, and definitely not to my parents.

My mother had stood frozen, eyes wide. My father looked like he was struggling to form words, his mouth opening and closing once before he gave up. Only one sound filled the air, the sound of Lorenzo’s laughter breaking the silence like a hammer through glass.

He doubled over, clutching his stomach dramatically. “Oh, this is priceless,” he gasped, laughing harder. “Hailey, you’re something else. Honestly, I think they picked the wrong son. I should’ve been the one arranged to marry you.”

The muscles in my jaw tightened so hard they hurt. I turned my glare on him.

But he didn’t stop. Of course, he didn’t. Lorenzo never knew when to stop.

Something ugly and hot stirred inside me, jealousy or anger, I
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