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Chapter 7

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The First Thing She Took Back

The next morning, Elena did something she had not done in years.

She left the penthouse without telling Adrian Laurent where she was going.

It should not have felt rebellious.

Normal wives left home every day without needing permission.

But somewhere during the years of quiet routines and emotional distance, Elena had developed the habit of informing Adrian about everything.

Where she went.

When she’d return.

Who she was meeting.

Not because he demanded co
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