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Chapter 8

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Days turned into weeks, and tension that still hung in the air between Olivia and Nathaniel following their emotional conversation began to reduce gradually. Nathaniel continued to occupy himself in his work, striving to meet up with life demands of every sphere's including fulfilling all that he had promised Olivia, while Olivia, in turn, focused on her art.

Yet, beneath the surface of their daily lives, the complexities of their relationship still lingered. They had both taken steps to maintain distance, but the unspoken emotions that had been laid bare during their conversation still hung in the air, like a storm cloud.

Olivia had thrown herself into her artwork, using her creativity as relief for the anger that boiled within her. Her paintings had taken on a new depth and intensity, reflecting the emotional journey she was navigating. She had created a series of pieces that captured the essence of longing, love, and the blurred lines between reality and desire.

One evening, Olivia
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