Miguel was visibly shaken. Until now, he hadn't connected the dots that Aria was from the Carver family. The realization hit him like a thunderclap—his face went ghostly pale, and his lips trembled.He fumbled for an explanation, but deep down, he knew there was nothing he could say that would fix this. Meanwhile, Lina stiffened at the mention of marital property, anxiety flickering across her face.Lina looked at Miguel and asked, "Miguel, she's lying, right?"But Miguel was drowning in panic. Cold sweat soaked his shirt. He couldn't even begin to imagine what kind of storm was coming his way.Lina, no fool, knew exactly whom to plead with. She clung to Winnie's hand in a panic. "Ms. Siegler, I didn't mean for this to happen. Do you really think I seduced him?"Her voice trembled. "What should I do? I've only managed to survive in Ludwiten because of your help… That's why I didn't tell you how he hurt me.""You bitch! You're the one who came onto me!" Miguel exploded, his voice
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