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023: This Is A Surprise

Author: Rosa Kane
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-14 15:03:32
ANYA

Cross stared at me, his eyes wild with disbelief.

"What? So the rumors are true? How could you? How could you marry someone else when you know how I feel about you, Anya?"

His words hit me like a punch to the gut. I felt my throat tighten, but I forced myself to breathe. I turned away from him, staring blankly at the wall as I tried to find the right words.

"It wasn’t my choice," I said softly.

Cross's footsteps moved closer until I could feel his warmth behind me.

"What do you mean?" His voice was softer now, filled with confusion and hurt.

I closed my eyes, remembering every terrible moment. "Hunter showed up at my house the next day. He threatened to destroy my father’s company if I didn't marry him, Cross. He said he’d crush everything my father built. My dad almost had a heart attack. I couldn’t... I couldn’t let that happen."

My voice broke, and I bit my lip to stop it from trembling.

Cross’s hand gently rested on my shoulder. "Anya... I’m so sorry."

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Makims Owai Bonomi
Anya is just foolish What is this rubbish
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Stainless
Anya is blinded by her love for cross, cross is just using her and will dump her when he and his sister have gotten what they want
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Lawretta Ubi
chai! can't believe Anya will be so stupid to have agreed with this foolish cross.
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