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Old Wounds Resurface

Author: Park Cheal
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Chapter Ninety-One: Old Wounds Resurface

Marie stands outside Nolan's house, her fingers trembling as she presses the doorbell. It's been years since she's last seen him in person, and now she's here, with nothing but desperation to guide her. She smooths down her dress, trying to steady her nerves. She's not ready for this. She's not sure she'll ever be ready, but she has no choice.

The door opens, and Marie freezes. It's not Nolan.

It's Elena.

For a moment neither woman says a word. Marie's face hardens, and a bitter smile twists her lips. "Well, isn't this just perfect," she says, the sarcasm dripping from her voice like honey.

Elena's eyes widen, and then something unreadable flickers across her face-surprise followed by calm, collected mask. "Marie," she says so simply, as if the sight of her doesn't stir up old memories she's tried to bury.

Marie crosses her arms, forcing herself to stand taller. "I didn't expect you to be here. Or is that your thing? Always being where you're n
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