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Chapter 173

Author: Gregory Ellington
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2025-10-02 04:35:02

Olivia

I glanced between Alexander and James, feeling the tension crackling in the air despite their outwardly calm demeanors. Emilia shifted beside me, looking like she was thoroughly enjoying the drama unfolding.

"I appreciate the assist," Alexander said, his hand still gently holding my wrist. "Not many would step in like that."

"Please," James waved dismissively. "Ryan was being an ass. Someone needed to shut him down." He glanced at me with a hint of concern. "Are you sure you're alright
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Katie Tutor
Like I said 1 month ago Gregory about a girl coming between Alexander and James Alexander's comment "some men can't accept when a woman moves on" and James response , "speaking from experience " confirms my suspicions ! !
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Delia
I think she can
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Katie Tutor
So Gregory, something did apparently happen between Alexander and James in their past involving a girl and it caused a lot of heartache for Alexander that it's affected how he feels so negatively about love, a real marriage and children. A real life-long marriage. Can Olivia heal his heart ?
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