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Chapter 16

Author: Christabel Adiele
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Dante

What the bloody hell just happened? I wondered, trying to make sense of the situation. My mind was racing as I attempted to comprehend how Lisa had found out about my nocturnal activities. However, I didn't have the luxury of time to contemplate the issue, as Anna was giving me a withering look. Lisa's words had wounded her deeply, and if I didn't come up with a plausible explanation, she would believe them.

"What's the matter, Dante? What was Lisa talking about?" Anna demanded, her voice taut with anger.

"That wench is just trying to provoke you," I replied dismissively, hoping to shift her focus away from the matter.

Anna's arms were crossed, and her brows were furrowed as she asked, "Is that so?"

"Don't tell me you believe her," I pleaded, hoping to dispel any doubts she might have.

"Well, give me a reason not to," Anna retorted, her eyes locking onto mine.

My anger began to rise at her lack of trust. "So, in other words, you don't trust me?" I challenged her.

"I trust you to
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