Anita stared at her phone.The smile from earlier had faded.Not completely—But enough for something else to creep in.Reality.Because beneath all the plans…All the strategy…There was one thing she couldn’t ignore.Jackson.She leaned back slowly.Eyes closing for a brief second.“He deserves to know…” she muttered.And that was the truth.For all her flaws—For all her jealousy—One thing about Anita…She didn’t like hiding forever.Not when it mattered.She picked up her phone.Typed slowly.“We need to talk. Call me.”She stared at the message for a second.Then sent it.It didn’t take long.Her phone rang.Jackson.She inhaled deeply.Then answered.“Hello…”“Anita,” Jackson’s voice came through immediately, laced with concern.“What’s going on? Are you okay?”For a second—She almost softened.Almost.“I’m fine, Jackson,” she said.A pause.“But there’s something you need to know.”Silence.“And I have to be honest about it.”Jackson didn’t interrupt this time.“You know I li
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