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Chapter 11

Author: Marimar
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-19 23:32:32

"Caroline, what are you thinking about?" asked Ben as he rubbed Caroline's cheek with his thumb.

After daydreaming for a while, Caroline finally came to her senses. Ben was so worried about her. Not only calm, but Ben gave her a warm hug that she could no longer get from Johan.

"Whatever makes you anxious, please let me know. I will erase all your anxiety, Caroline. Don't distance yourself from me again." Ben rubbed the top of Caroline's head repeatedly while cuddling comfortably.

"I just feel a little uneasy. Will I be able to be happy after divorcing Johan?" Caroline took a deep breath and rested her head on Ben's chest.

"Yes, of course you can. You deserve that happiness, Caroline. Once you are officially divorced from Johan, you will be free from all the pain. Enjoy your life to the fullest." Ben hugged Caroline's body even tighter.

What if Johan's shadow never really disappeared from her life? Johan might not be in Caroline's life anymore, but the pain he gave her would always be
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