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Chapter 45

Author: Rose D' Arc
last update Last Updated: 2024-06-20 21:04:44

Eva

The day I'd asked Jon to accept their deal, despite how emasculating it was, I had asked for another different request.

FLASHBACK

“I do need your help with something .”

“Anything my love.”

Closing my eyes I held my breath for a moment, sending a silent prayer to the skies before I spoke.

“I want to make a public statement on that day.”

My heart hammered in my chest. If what I'd said earlier was bad, this request was going to be Incredibly baffling for him.

True to my thoughts, he shifted back an incredulous look on his face.

“I…” he tried to speak only to stop midway, looking at me. I held my eye contact, letting him know how serious I was.

After a few seconds he breathed out.

“I didn't know what I expected, but this was definitely not it.” he said, an uneasy chuckle leaving him.

The lump in my throat didn't go away but I persisted, squeezing his hand.

“It has to be like this.” was all I could say. He straightened in response, leaning closer to me.

“Why? What's the reason for all
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