One Night's Mistake With My Fiance's Brother
His death, sudden and unexpected from a stroke, had left a wound that seemed impossible to heal.
And beneath it all, the shadow of Damian, her half-brother, whose deceit and violence had fractured the family further. Damian, who faked his death, escaped justice and dragged so many into darkness.
Her fingers brushed the podium, steadying herself. Then, slowly, she began.
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“Good evening.”
A hush fell over the room.
“My name is Annabelle.”
She paused, letting the simplicity of the introduction settle.
“For those of you who don’t know me well, I am a public servant, a mother, and above all, a daughter.”