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CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN

Author: Chris D
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-25 13:42:18

Jessica’s POV

I just got off the phone with Stanley.

I had called him to ask what he’d like for dinner, expecting him to have some kind of preference, but instead, he hesitated like he didn’t even want to answer. Eventually, he mumbled something about me making whatever I liked before abruptly ending the call.

I smile to myself, shaking my head. Men. Always so indecisive.

Stretching, I step out of the bedroom and make my way to the kitchen, already imagining the meal I’ll prepare. Something extravagant, something that will remind Stanley why I belong here.

But the moment I step into the kitchen, I come to a halt.

Stanley’s mother stands there, her sharp eyes landing on me instantly.

For a moment, neither of us says anything. She’s clearly trying to process what she’s seeing, and I wait, arms crossed, watching her reaction with amusement.

Then, finally, she speaks.

“What are you doing here?” Her voice is clipped, controlled but I can sense the underlying anger.

I offer her my swee
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