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Chapter 74

Author: Minnie Hart
last update Last Updated: 2024-03-21 13:23:11
Holly felt as if someone had stabbed her in the heart. All the color drained out of her face, and she could barely stay on her feet. She gripped the railing so hard that her knuckles turned white.

That was Bryce, the man who'd been so clingy with her that morning, so much so that he wanted to carry her in his pocket and take her everywhere.

And yet, he was now chatting happily with his ex-girlfriend as he walked alongside her.

Men were all liars, after all.

Startled by Holly's reaction, Annie grabbed her hand and asked in concern, "What's the matter, Holly? Are you feeling unwell? Is it because of how high up we are? Are you afraid of heights?"

Holly nodded stiffly as her chest heaved.

After a minute, she finally regained some color in her cheeks, and she smirked mockingly.

This explained why Bryce didn't want her to leave the house.

The outside world was a mess, huh?

He was probably just afraid of her seeing him with Samantha.

Holly couldn't understand what Bryce was thinkin
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