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Chapter 15: A New Chapter

The faint sunlight seeping through the curtains brought little comfort. I lay there, staring at the ceiling, weighed down by the chaos in my life. My mind replayed yesterday’s conversations Mr. Harrington’s offer, the looming reality of the divorce papers, and the ever-present weight of ensuring my baby’s future. Every choice I made now was no longer just about me. This child, growing inside me, depended on me to create a better world for him/her.

A soft knock on the door pulled me out of my thoughts.

“Evelyn? Are you awake?” Claire’s voice, soft but firm, came from the other side.

“Yes, come in,” I said, my voice barely louder than a whisper.

She stepped in with her usual air of calm, carrying a glass of water. Her eyes immediately locked on mine, concern etched on her face. She set the glass on the nightstand and sat down on the edge of the bed.

“You didn’t come down for breakfast,” she said, brushing a strand of hair from my face. “Did you get any sleep at
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Hola beautiful readers🤩 this chapter made me so happy 😊 Evelyn is moving forward for good and I can't wait for her comeback😌

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Good. Sign those papers. Let him be a pet billionaire to a liar in peace. He is not the only man in the world. I have a good feeling about this book and that she'll eventually find a new partner who isn't a pos.
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