Chapter 36

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"How does that concern you? She's not even yours," Ximena forced out, and Rafael released her. She began coughing for her life.

"Yet" he corrected. "She's not mine yet and this is the last time I'll hear about this, or you'll regret ever knowing me!" He flashed her a warning look. Ximena swore she didn't recognize the man before her.

"This isn't the Rafael I know," she muttered, but it was loud enough for him to hear.

"Maybe you don't really know me," he said with a dark look before pulling her aside so he could leave the office.

Ximena clutched her chest in fright. She turned back to watch his retreating figure and pictured him with Camila. The thought pierced her heart like an arrow. She would never allow it.

"It won't end until I say so," she said hatefully, clenching her fist.

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"You're much better. You'll be released this evening, but you need lots of rest and don't overwork yourself," Thomas said to Camila, but she just nodde