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Chapter 165

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(ARIELLE'S POV)

My last words were firm: “Don’t come any closer, Jared. I mean it.”

He halted, his eyes misty. For a moment, I thought he'd defy me, but then he nodded and stepped back.

Without another glance, I turned around and hurried off. I refused to look back, quickening my step along the h
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Ms. M.
I don't think Ashley is wrong, but I do think Maverick has the right to know his bio dad. I don't think Arielle has safety concerns for Mav being around Jared, especially if Sofia is really gone.
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Liandria
Ashley is wrong! 100% Arielle has fault in their marriage ending as well…She kept her pregnancy hidden twice from him…She wanted a divorce first…she and her family iced him out…Arielle needs to be mature and have a conversation with Jared and stop being influenced by outside voices!
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