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Chapter 57: Do You Love Him?

Author: Elle Vintea
last update Last Updated: 2024-01-21 01:26:51

The room stood steeped in a thick, palpable silence, heavy with unspoken words and brewing tension. The sudden entrance of Kate brought a brief flicker of normalcy, her bright and cheery demeanor dimming as she glanced around, sensing the turbulent undercurrents.

“Is everything okay?” Kate asked, her gaze darting between Bella and Reid, sensing the unease that hung in the air like an ominous cloud.

Bella managed a quick nod, a fleeting attempt to assure Kate that all was fine. However, the turbulent emotions swirling inside her threatened to overwhelm her, and she felt like crying, and without another word, she bolted towards her room, seeking refuge in its comforting solitude.

Reid remained rooted to the spot, his frustration simmering just beneath the surface. Kate fixed a keen, steady gaze on him, her protectiveness for Bella evident in her stance.

“You need to tread carefully with Bella,” Kate said, her voice firm yet laced with concern. “She’s been through so much because of her
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