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Chapter 34

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The Way He Looked at Her Now

After the argument, something shifted again between them.

Not backwards.

Stronger.

Because for the first time, they survived emotional pain without retreating from each other afterward.

And maybe that mattered more than either of them realized.

For years, tension inside their marriage created distance.

Silence.

Withdrawal.

Loneliness stretched across expensive rooms.

But now.

when pain appeared, Adrian stayed.

That alone changed everything.

Three nights
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Yo, I feel exhausted reading this book. It's good that they are starting to build their love life again. to me, I feel like the leading lady did well by making him aware of the neglect, and also,I think she should express herself also if she's uncomfortable. hay ,et's move on babies any good news
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