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#146 "You Do Enjoy Keeping Me in Suspense."
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2024-01-21 16:02:49Benjamin stormed out of Sophia's office, barely containing the real reason for his anger. If he had lingered a second longer, he might have spilled the truth.
The rumors about Alexander and Sophia being together tormented Benjamin, robbing him of peaceful sleep. He had been in love with Sophia since the moment he laid eyes on her.
For years, Benjamin had concealed his feelings, secretly hoping for a chance, especially after Sophia's divorce. However, the rumors of her involvement with Alexander shattered those hopes.
The way Sophia and Alexander bantered, her smile when she spoke to him, it all drove Benjamin to the brink. Unable to endure the sight, he left, seething with jealousy.
While he genuinely wished for Sophia's happiness, the thought of her being with Alexander gnawed at him. Benjamin, distrusting Alexander and suspecting him of ulterior motives, couldn't shake off the feeling that he was taking advantage of her.
Jealousy consumed Benjami
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