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As consciousness slowly returned, I found myself lying comfortably on a plush couch in Damien's office. The soft afternoon light peered through the window, casting a warm glow upon the room. Damien, unaware of my awakening, sat at his desk, fully engrossed in his work. I couldn't help but admire him, his handsome features accentuated by the gentle light. His chiseled jawline and piercing eyes evoked a sense of strength and confidence that left me breathless. Compared to the familiar face of Josh, Damien seemed to radiate an undeniable magnetism, an allure that went far beyond physical appearance. As our eyes briefly met, a small smile played on Damien's lips. He rose from his seat and approached me, concern etched on his face. "Are you okay?" He asked, his voice resonating with genuine care. A surge of gratitude washed over me as I sat up, inching closer to him. "I'm fine," I replied softly, my voice carrying a mix of vulnerability and relief. "Just needed a moment of rest." Damie
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The morning sun poured through the windows, casting a soft glow in the bathroom as steam curled in tendrils from the hot shower. As I stepped out, enveloped in a towel, I was startled to find Elizabeth standing there, her eyes burning with accusation. "You stole him from me!" she erupted in anger, her voice laced with bitterness. I tried to ignore her, wrapping the towel tightly around me as I moved to the sink. But her relentless words echoed in the room, her anger blazing like a wildfire. Finally, I gathered the courage to address the truth that lingered between us. "Elizabeth, you’re one to talk, you slept with Josh and now pregnant for him, you have a child on the way. , " damien is the man you willingly gave up because you thought you were too good for him, you thought he was an old man." I said rasing my voice losing my calm. Her face twisted in fury, her voice spiraling with raw emotion. "Josh and the pregnancy... it's all a lie!" she screamed, the admission ripping from her
