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Chapter 37: Aftermath Of Mike's Call

Penulis: Amira Lights
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-03-12 23:50:18

POV: EVE

Eve stood in Dimitri's bathroom, staring at her reflection in the mirror, and tried to remember how to breathe.

Mike knew.

Her brother...her protective, fierce, loyal brother.....knew she was sleeping with his best friend. Had heard the evidence with his own ears. Had seen the truth written all over her face.

And he was furious.

She'd never heard him that angry. Not when their father had forgotten her birthday three years in a row. Not when Simon had cheated. Not ever.

"You touched my
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