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Chapter 5

Author: Quinn Loves Cilantro
A shocked gasp rippled through the crowd. Jake came running over, his face full of disbelief as he stared at me lying on the ground. Then, he turned sharply to Quinn.

“Why did you hit her?”

As he spoke, he reached out to help me up. However, being scolded in public made Quinn’s face flush red instantly.

She slapped his hand away and shouted, “She provoked me first! Don’t touch her. You’re a married man now. You’re not allowed to touch another woman!”

Jake’s expression darkened. After two se
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