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Maria’s breath quickened as Mateo and Lilah headed for the door. The thought of them talking alone sent a jolt of panic through her. If they were alone, Lilah could easily weave her lies, twist the truth, and win Mateo over again. She couldn’t allow that to happen. She stepped forward, her voice louder than before, almost frantic.

“Mateo!” she called, her eyes wide with desperation. He slowed but didn’t stop. “Mateo, wait. You can’t talk to her alone. It’s a mistake. She’ll manipulate you! She’s done it before, don’t let her do it again.”

Mateo paused, his hand still on the door handle, but he didn’t move to open it. The tension in the room was thick, and he turned slowly to face Lilah. His expression was conflicted, torn between the love he’d felt and the doubt Maria had planted in his heart.

“Lilah,” he said quietly, his voice strained, “are you Amelia?”

The room seemed to freeze. Lilah turned her head, her eyes locking onto Maria, who now had a smug look on her face. Maria stood wi
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