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LEXI'S POV

"So, are you willing to work with me?" I hesitantly asked Chase.

I was just following him as we walked toward the gymnasium. I couldn’t help but reminisce about the last conversation we had. I didn’t know why it was coming back to me now. It no longer mattered because it was in the past. I was here because I needed his help.

"Are you ready to marry me?" he asked directly.

I froze for a moment, but eventually, I just nodded. "Yes," I replied briefly.

I had already prepared myself for this kind of scenario because it was necessary to hurt my sister the most. It was the biggest revenge I could take on her.

"You're not the Lexi I used to know. You're the kindest person I've ever met."

His words made my tears fall uncontrollably. "I never thought I’d end up like this. All I wanted was for my father to love me, but even that, they denied me. I’m tired of being kind, Chase. And I don’t want to drag you into my mess, but you’re the only one who can help me against them," I said qui
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