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Chapter 17: Happily Married...Or Not

Author: Ogwu kosiso
last update Last Updated: 2025-09-09 03:19:31

Marceline POV

I didn’t need to turn to know who the voice belonged to. My hands were clenched tightly, but I tried to remain calm. I didn’t want to give him the impression that I was nervous again. I knew too well that by showing him fear, he might use it against me.

I didn’t understand his intention for being here, not when he already knew I was married.

“Yes, Mr. Halvourne, it’s an organized event,” I said with a faint smile, giving him only a brief look before turning my eyes back to the sky.

“Are you sure?” he asked in that deep voice, and I turned, squinting at him. Then he added, “I mean, if you were really enjoying the night, you wouldn’t be out here.”

I almost hissed. Can’t he just leave me alone?

“I only came out to have some fresh air, Mr. Halvourne,” I said, refusing to look at him. I hoped he would understand that I wasn’t interested in talking and leave.

“Dominic,” he said calmly as he came to stand close to me.

I shifted away from him, my eyes narrowing.

“Dominic, not Mr
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