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Chapter 8

Author: Sathara
“But…” Frida hesitated, stepping toward the car, but she stopped in front of Roman, searching his eyes for a hint of mercy.

“Have you forgotten your responsibility to me? I’m holding up my end of the deal. I proved that today. The least I expect is for you to do the same. I’m not asking for anything more than what you owe me,” he said through clenched teeth, his deep gaze piercing into her soul, freezing her heart.

“I hear you, and I can’t help but wonder... what will you do when we have the child you want? What will you do when they’re afraid of the dark or cry because they’ve fallen? Will you demand maturity from them? Will you expect them to tear their heart out of their chest like you seem to have done?” She wanted to stand up to him, but facing those dark eyes felt like confronting a rhinoceros with a flyswatter.

“That’s one option,” he replied with a sarcastic grin. “Speaking of the child you owe me... I hope you’re ready to fulfill that part of the deal,” he added before slam
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