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028: Not Pretty Enough

Penulis: Aniagboso Martins
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-01-04 22:37:25

Heather's POV

I froze, unable to speak even though I desperately wanted to. I stood still, my entire body trembling despite my best efforts to remain calm.

"I'm sorry..." I whispered with my head hung. I didn't want to face Alexander, I couldn't bear to stare into those angry eyes of his.

"Sorry? What exactly are you being sorry for? Making a fuss in a restaurant and running off almost immediately?" He returned, his tone laced with unhinged sarcasm. "You didn't do anything, you definitely didn't make me look suspicious when I chased after you."

"I'm s..sorry.." I whispered again, my voice cracking as I fought back the tears that threatened to spill from my eyes. My eyes remained on the floor, I still didn't have the confidence to look him in the eyes, not when I could hear the anger and frustration in his tone. It had been stupid of me to react the way I did, but none of that would have happened if Alexander would just love me. I was his wife, why couldn't he just be satisfied
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