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Pain engulfed Claire. Her body became numb as she expressionlessly stared at nowhere in the air.

She didn't know what day it was or how long she had been asleep in a hospital bed, but she knew that not eating proper food for ten days caused huge damage to her body.

She could feel her bones trembling. Her body felt paper light while her lashes weighed down with exhaustion.

All of this she did was for what? Her husband didn't even care to spare her a glance when he saw her.

It was after ten days they met. But still, he left hurriedly as if she was not in a hospital bed with a bandage on the head.

The screeching sound of parting door made her lift her eyes. Claire noticed Cole standing on the doorstep with a frown.

"What's up with your husband? He left like a hurricane." He came inside.

"Something to do with Zara." Claire spoke in a voice lacking emotions.

It still oozed with pain.

Cole's back stiffened. He gritted his teeth as he shook his head.

"Zara!" He huffed while turning aroun
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Kelly L. Gears
Zara is playing the stupid idiot named Hunter!
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Tina Foli
Zara's game.I hate CEOs that are not smart when it comes to their heart affairs but good in business.Tsk
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Leah Guarino
that's true Ms. Susan nakakairita talaga pabor lang Ang author sa mga kabit nakakawala Ng gana
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