Chapter 23

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"Rule number 7," he said, staring deeply into her eyes. "Don't smile at other men who aren't me," he stated.

Camila was still trying to process how fast this was happening, but his hands choked her throat even more.

"Did I make myself clear? I said I don't want to see you smiling with another man. I own you, Camila. We are married, and you should only give me your smile!" he said even more harshly this time.

Camila could hardly breathe. Alejandro was angry, and he was taking it out on her. She felt like she was about to pass out and didn't know how to stop him.

"Alejandro..." She managed to call his name, tears slipping from her eyes.

Alejandro suddenly let go of her, and she began coughing, letting out all the breath he almost took from her. He didn't move; he just stood in one place, watching her.

"Are you happy now?" She looked at him with red eyes. "I thought you wouldn't stop until you saw me dead," she added, tears slipping from her eyes.

Alejandro wanted to touch her face, b