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Chapter 15 : ( Known Strangers )

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[ Emerald ]

I woke up to the sharp glare of coastal sunrays which were falling from the windows.My head throbbed with pain due to the last night's cries.

The bitter memories flashed into my memories.Sliding off the bed lazily,I briskly walked to the window to feel the morning breeze.

I felt some relief when warm fresh air slapped across my face.I took a moment to reflect on my life.It feels like yesterday I was a normal girl,weaving a future with her love,trying her best to save her family's legacy,hunting for investors and now when I observe the big stone on my finger,harsh reality dawned upon me.

I am married to a cruel heartless rich CEO,who seems like a Knight in Shining Armour who saved us from our doom but what it cost me,only my soul knows.

I jerked out of my reverie when I heard a soft knock on the door.I didn't had to guess who could it be.

"Come

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