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144. I Belong to Myself.

Author: SansaR
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-09-20 14:50:34

Serena's Point of View

I saw him the moment he walked into the courtroom.

Rowen.

My fingers tightened around each other on my lap.

For a few seconds, I simply looked at him.

This man used to be my whole world.

But now, looking at him, I didn't feel anything.

Anything except the strange heaviness in my heart.

Maybe because this was supposed to be the official end of everything between us.

Forever.

Rowen saw me.

His steps slowed.

Our eyes met.

His eyes softened in an instant.

Then, the next momen
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