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Chapter 17

Rhys Pov

We turned to see what Talia had discovered, and our hearts sank. On the wall, a hidden panel had slid open, revealing a document framed in gold.

Mara looked baffled, "what is that? She asked"

Talia's smile grew wider. "The truth about Mara's past. The secrets she's been hiding from you. Talia said."

I felt a surge of protectiveness towards Mara. "Talia, stop this. I yelled at her."

But Talia continued, her voice dripping with excitement. "Read it, Rhys. Read the truth about your precious wife."

I hesitated for a moment, confused about what to do. Mara's grip on my arm tightened.

"Rhys, don't," Mara whispered. "It's just one of Talia's tricks, it's not what it seems."

But my curiosity got the better part of me. I took a step closer, my eyes scabby the document.

As I read through, My world began to crumble, The document revealed a shocking secret about Mara's past, one that threatened to destroy everything I've accomplished.

"It is not true," Mara who had been readin