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Falling Into Darkness

Author: Ghaniyah.M
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-24 14:11:36

The sound of Tony’s booming voice echoed throughout the room, the fury in his eyes sending chills down Liana’s spine. She stood frozen in place, still reeling from the unexpected slap and unable to understand the sudden change in her husband’s demeanor.

As Tony stomped up the stairs, not deigning to spare her another glance, Liana’s tears began to flow once more.

“How could he treat her so callously after the promise of eternal love they had made to each other just the night before?”

Liana sat sadly on the couch, her thoughts racing as she tried to piece together the puzzle of Tony’s behavior. A maid’s timid presence interrupted her tumultuous musings, her voice gentle as she asked about clearing the dining table.

Liana, overwhelmed by her emotions, snapped at the poor maid, her words dripping with bitterness and pain.

“Just leave me be,” she growled, her expression fierce with rage.

The maid hurriedly backed away, offering a mumbled apology before disappearing, leaving Liana alone i
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