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A Fish Out of Water
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2025-01-25 23:09:50A wave of guilt washed over Giselle; she felt like a burden. As she sipped her tea, she choked, a sudden spasm seizing her throat. “Someone’s talking about me… but who?” she wondered.
“Is my father searching for me? If I don’t marry Alessandro soon, I’ll have to go back home,” she muttered, a knot tightening in her stomach.Alessandro, sipping his tea, noticed Giselle’s distraction. “Honey, what’s wrong? You look pale,” he whispered, his hand gently touching her arm.Giselle shook her head, but Raffaele seemed to sense her unease. “So, your name’s Giselle?” he asked, his voice surprisingly warm.Giselle jumped, stammering, “Yes, my parents named me that.”Raffaele nodded, and to Giselle’s surprise, they fell into easy conversation. The awkwardness melted away, and neither of them noticed Selena’s absence.Selena reappeared, her voice bright. “Darling, tell Alessandro and his fiancée to eat!”All three turned
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"Giselle, still sleeping? It's scorching hot; it's noon, you know!" Selena's voice jolted Giselle awake. She hadn't even realized her mother-in-law was standing beside her bed."Sorry, M-mother..." Giselle stammered, nerves jangling. A cough and approaching footsteps distracted her."Why are you still here? Go to the bathroom, at least wash those clothes piled up in the bucket. Don't be lazy after this. Remember, Giselle, Alessandro won't defend you if you act like this."This was the first time Giselle had heard her mother-in-law speak so sharply, so angrily. Had someone poisoned her mother-in-law's mind, making her take it out on Giselle?Alessandro entered the room, finding it cold and silent. "Mother, why are you here? What's going on?"The middle-aged woman folded her arms, glancing at Giselle. "I'm here to teach your wife a lesson. Look at her, still sleeping in bed while you've just returned from fishing. Do you think I'd be happy seeing her lazing around?"Giselle hung h
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