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The Red Thread and the Rival

Author: Fleurdelis
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-09 05:45:55

"I can't let you in," Kimberly said firmly as she stepped out of Hunter's hospital room, blocking Aleah's way.

"Doctor, I think you're crossing the line," Aleah shot back, her hands balling into fists.

"Clearly, you don't get it. And no, I'm not crossing any lines. Between the two of us, I'm the one who has the real connection to Hunter. I know him better than you. You're just his wife on paper. But me? I'm his soulmate. The real deal. I won't let someone like you mess things up for him. You've done enough damage," Kimberly replied, her tone sharp. Aleah bit her lip and clenched her fists harder, feeling Kimberly's words hit a nerve. Her mind was too clouded with worry for Hunter to fully process what was being said. But one thing was painfully clear—Kimberly had a point. Trouble seemed to follow Hunter because of her, and it stung to hear it out loud.

"You don’t have to come here. I can take care of him," Kimberly added with conviction. "While I&rsqu
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