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Chapter 22

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Ashley sat on the bed, her body shaking with sobs. She had never felt so humiliated and hurt in her life. Just then she heard a door knock.

Just as she was starting to calm down, she heard a knock at the door. She quickly wiped away her tears, thinking it might be Nicole coming to apologize or make amends. She took a deep breath, trying to compose herself, and made her way to the door.

She opened it; she was shocked to see Lucas Brooks standing in the hallway, his eyes fixed intently on hers. Ashley's heart skipped a beat as she felt her face grow hot with embarrassment. She hadn't expected to see him again.

For a moment, they just stared at each other, the tension between them palpable. Ashley's mind was racing, wondering what he was doing here and what he wanted. She felt like she was frozen in place, unable to move or speak.

Lucas, on the other hand, seemed completely at ease. He leaned against the doorframe, his eyes never leaving Ashley's face. "Can I come in?" he asked, his voic
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