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9: Under the Rain

Author: Hikikomori
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-21 23:39:47

“YOU MISSED ME?” Celene asked, her voice dead pan, completely ignoring the fact that he was holding her tight in his arms. She used to find his touch warm and comforting, but now it only brought disgust, since this was the same arm that held Agnes last night... on their bed.

“Yeah, it’s been a whole week since we last saw each other after all,” he replied as he pulled back and cupped her cheeks. Celene forced a smile in return, not wanting to show her true emotions. “I’ve been calling you, but you weren’t answering.”

“My phone was about to die from low battery. I forgot to charge since I feel asleep last night after the meeting.” she lied, struggling to keep her voice steady. She wanted to confront him about Agnes, to question his actions, but she knew from experience that he would become defensive and manipulate the situation like he always did when they argued.

She was aware of his red flags, but her love for him clouded her judgment and turned a blind eye to them. However, she has
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