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82. Forever, Maria
Rima’s POV
At George's words, Jacob's face paled, his eyes widening in shock. The warm, friendly demeanor he had always carried seemed to crack, revealing a raw vulnerability. He looked at me, then at George, his gaze shifted from George's hand around my waist to my face, disbelief etched in his eyes.
Before I could utter a word, George interjected, his words like poison-tipped arrows "Of course, you know her as...Rima Karam here. But nonetheless, I'm still her husband"
His words reverberated through the hall, a chilling reminder of my lies that threatened to shatter the life I had built here. My heart felt like it was lodged in my throat, a throbbing drum beating out a frantic rhythm.
Jacob remained silent, his stunned expression saying more than words ever could. Sensing the tension, George dropped his hand and turned towards me, speaking in low Arabic "Shebo masdum? Haket shi ghalat?" (Why is he so traumatized? Was it something I said?)
Ge
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