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Chapter 142. Reckless Decision

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last update Last Updated: 2025-02-28 00:08:47

“Fuck!” Leonardo cursed, pushing Ava away. But she clung to his hand.

“Leonardo, she’s angry. I think she misunderstood. Let me come with you and explain—”

“No,” Leonardo cut her off coldly, shaking her hand away. “I can manage.”

Without another word, he bolted out of the room, his heart racing as he hurried after his wife. But by the time he reached the parking lot, Sofia had already climbed into her car and sped off.

“Damn it!” he growled, snatching the keys from his driver. He jumped into his own car and followed her, weaving through traffic at a reckless pace.

To his relief, she drove straight home. The familiar gates of their villa loomed ahead, but the storm brewing inside the house was far worse than anything he’d faced on the road.

Inside, Sofia’s entire being trembled with rage. She didn't know how she had made it home without crashing. Her mind replayed the gut-wrenching image of her husband holding Ava in his arms — comforting her, protecting her — as if she was the most pr
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