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Chapter 41

Author: McConville
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-28 03:09:38

Aliya’s POV

“Let go of me!” I screamed, struggling to break free from the closing darkness.

“Stop screaming, Aliya. It’s just me,” a very familiar voice said, making my stomach twist even more in fear.

I didn’t know if that was an attempt to make me struggle less, but if it was, then it was horrible as hell.

Suddenly, the lights flickered on, and I was met with the stupid face of my lying, cheating, ungrateful bastard of an ex-boyfriend, Philip.

My fear twisted into disgust and anger as I continued to struggle against his grip.

“Of all the people who could think to kidnap me, it can’t be you. I’d rather be kidnapped by a deadly mafia gang than Philip Parker,” I snapped, glaring daggers at him as he slowly released his hold on me.

“I’m sorry you feel that way, Aliya, but I didn’t come here to hurt you,” he muttered, straightening his rumpled hair.

“So, the light mysteriously turned itself off, and you grabbed me by the arm. What else is that called if not an attempt to hurt someone?” I
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