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SELENEI sat on the edge of the bed for a moment longer, letting the anger simmer quietly beneath the surface. I wasn’t going to let Adrien get to me. Not anymore. Whatever he threw my way, I would deal with it. But I wouldn’t let it define me.With a shaky breath, I stood up and made my way to the bathroom. My drenched clothes felt suffocating, the weight of them a constant reminder of last night. I peeled them off slowly, my body protesting every movement. The warmth of the bathroom was a small comfort, the steam from the shower already starting to fill the room as I turned the water on.The hot spray hit my skin, and I let out a sigh of relief. It was like washing away the remnants of the night—the rain, the cold, the humiliation. I stood there for a while, letting the water cascade over me, hoping it would take some of the exhaustion with it.But then it hit me—an eerie, bone-deep tiredness that seemed to creep into every part of me. My head began to pound, sharp and piercing, lik
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SELENEThe morning sun was already high when I arrived at work, but I barely noticed it. My feet dragged across the pavement as I made my way into the community center, the place that usually brought me some peace and comfort. Today, though, the weight of what had happened at home hung over me like a dark cloud, dulling the warmth of everything around me. My heart still ached with the fresh sting of betrayal, and every time I closed my eyes, I saw Lucas standing there with Olivia, cold and indifferent.I tried to push the memory away, focusing on the task at hand—cleaning the common area and getting everything ready for the day’s activities. But no matter how much I tried to distract myself, the pain lingered, gnawing at the edges of my mind.“Selene, dear, you look a little pale,” Mrs. Wallace, one of the elderly ladies who often came to the center, remarked as I passed by with a tray of tea. Her concern was sweet, but all I could do was force a small smile.“I’m fine, Mrs. Wallace,”
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SELENEThe room felt too small, suffocating even. I stood frozen, my heart hammering in my chest as Adrien’s words echoed in my mind. He’d come for me? What did that even mean? I’d never seen this man before, never heard his name, yet he stood there like he owned the world—and me with it.Margaret was the first to react, of course. She always had something to say. “Excuse me, young man,” she started, her voice dripping with indignation as she placed herself between Adrien and me. “Who exactly do you think you are? And what do you mean you’ve come for her? Selene isn’t going anywhere.”Olivia wasn’t far behind, though her approach was… different. Her sharp blue eyes lit up as she stepped closer to Adrien, her lips curling into a flirtatious smile. “Oh, Margaret, don’t be so rude. We should at least hear him out.” Her gaze swept over him, lingering far too long on his sharp jawline and tailored suit. “I mean, who even are you? You must be someone important.”Adrien didn’t spare either o
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SELENEAdrien’s words hit me like a slap. He stood there, so calm and composed, as though this was a simple transaction, a business deal. I couldn’t wrap my head around it.“Well, pack your things,” Adrien said flatly, his voice leaving no room for hesitation. “We’ll be leaving within the hour.”Margaret immediately took a step forward, shaking her head. “You can’t just come in here and say whatever you like. We need to talk to her father, first—he needs to be involved in this!”Adrien didn’t even blink, his gaze unwavering as he glanced at her. “Your husband has no part to play in this,” he said, his tone cold but firm. “We’ll reconvene for the marriage later. For now, I intend to take her home. She’s coming with me.”“Home?” Olivia stepped forward, an eyebrow arched with a mix of disbelief and disdain. “You’ve got some nerve. You think she’s just going to leave like this, without any explanation?”Adrien didn’t answer Olivia’s challenge, his gaze turning back to me. “There’s nothing
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