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CHAPTER 20 THREATENED

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last update Last Updated: 2024-11-08 22:12:42

SCARLETT’S POV

“What made you say that?” I didn’t mean to—”

“Move aside, Sienna.” I interrupted her, not wanting to listen to any excuses she might have. My voice came out sharper than I meant it to, but honestly, I didn’t mind.

Sienna blinked, her mouth opening a bit as if she had just been caught off guard. She bounced back fast, her expression becoming more serious. “Alright, Scarlett.Do it your way,” she said sharply, moving aside with a cold look that only made my irritation grow.

I rushed past her, my heart racing with frustration and bitterness. Who does she think she is, anyway? This morning, I saw her feeding Alex breakfast, and her fingers seemed to linger a bit too long as she passed him his fork. Her eyes had that familiar look, the kind I’d noticed on her face before—the one that seemed to scream, I’m the one he’ll pick, not you.

Two-faced. She really shouldn't be lecturing me about getting close to Alex, especially when she can't seem to control her own hands. Once I clo
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