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23. I Hate You

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Tatiana

My eyes widened in shock as I witnessed Frederick's clenched fist make contact with Hunter's face.

The sound of skin on skin echoed through the room, a sickening thud that made my stomach turn. Without hesitation, I threw myself between them, feeling the tension and aggression radiating from both men.

With all my strength, I pushed against Frederick's chest, trying to hold him back from hitting Hunter again. My heart raced as I tried to diffuse the situation before it escalated even further.

"Stop it!" I pleaded again.

Hunter regained his balance and touched his bruising eye with a wince on his face. "You will regret this, asshole," he hissed.

"Frederick!" I shouted. "What is the matter with you!?"

"I hate him," Frederick mumbled again, shaking his head.

"That's not a good reason to hit him," I said and released him. I turned to Hunter, who was standing straight, watching me interact with Frederick with a calm expression on his face. His eyes bore into me, and I fel
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