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Special Chapter: In Case

Author: Allananananana
last update Last Updated: 2023-09-12 11:35:28

Maze's

I tried to come up with words to answer Gab's question but just like I thought, I can't speak. My husband's crying in front of me, wondering about his worth because of all the secrets I've kept from him and I feel guilty just by seeing tears rolling down his cheeks.

So instead of letting out a single word that might put me and my secret at stake, I rushed towards him but then just when I was about to hold him, he looked at me indifferently and that made me stop in my tracks.

Tears are still streaming down his cheeks, nonstop. He looked as if he's been betrayed and it made my heart ache to no end.

"G-gab--" I tried calling his name but the lump in my throat won't let me speak another word other than his name cause I am too nervous.

I've hurt him, which is the last thing I would want to do in this world.

"Who are those three guys, Maze? And why didn't you tell me a single thing about them for over 11 years that we're together? And what kind of help will they be lending us?"
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