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15. Because You Belong to Me

Penulis: Rose
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-01-16 14:43:11

Emma sat at her desk, her fingers moving swiftly across the keyboard. The computer screen displayed rows of numbers and reports she had to organize before noon. Her face looked serious, focused, as if the world around her had faded away.

But not for Alex.

From behind his own desk, the man couldn’t stop watching her. His gaze lingered longer than it should have. There was something about the way Emma worked—calm, orderly, full of responsibility—that made it hard for him to look away.

His thought
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    The Clayton family moved quickly down the corridor toward the intensive care unit where Henry was being treated. Alice’s face was tense. Jonathan walked in front with long strides and heavy breaths. Lucas followed behind, composed as always, though his sharp eyes scanned the situation carefully.But Jonathan suddenly stopped.On the long bench outside the ICU sat someone in a white gown that stood out starkly against the sterile hospital walls.Emma.The wedding dress still clung to her body. Her long veil was folded beside her on the chair. Her makeup was still flawless—though her eyes were swollen.Jonathan stiffened.Emma slowly stood when she saw them approaching.Her face was calm.Too calm.No regret.No guilt.That was what made Jonathan’s blood boil.He stepped forward quickly and grabbed her arm roughly.“You did this on purpose, didn’t you?” he hissed. “You ran away just to humiliate me in front of everyone?”Emma met his gaze.Unflinching.“I will never marry you, Jonathan.

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