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CHAPTER 280

Author: Miss Queen Mikayla
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-14 20:01:35

Morning arrived, and Olivia opened her eyes. She took a slow breath, still able to feel the burning sensation on her neck. Instinctively, her hand reached for the red marks she had already covered with Cussons foundation since last night.

“I have to pretend everything is fine,” she muttered softly while taking an oversized hoodie from the wardrobe. She purposely chose one with a high collar.

When she went downstairs, the smell of breakfast greeted her. Elena was arranging bread and fruit on the dining table, while Nathan read the newspaper while sipping his coffee.

Elena turned as soon as she heard Olivia’s footsteps. “Morning, sweetheart. You’re awake?”

“Yeah.” Olivia sat down with a faint smile. “I promised to go out with Katty. She said we’re going to the mall at ten.”

Elena raised an eyebrow. “What time did you come home last night?”

Olivia held her breath for a split second. “Around… ten. I wasn’t out long, just hung out for a bit.”

Nathan put down the newspaper and observed Oliv
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