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Chapter 42

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Evan is not able to focus on his work; Bella's words are on his mind; she wants to meet her father; how does he explain to her that her father died three years ago, just one week after their divorce?

He still regrets that he wasn't there for her when she needed him the most. He knows how close Bella and her father were. Bella often talks about her father and how he gave her the love of both her mother and father after her mother's death.

Evan can't shake the guilt that weighs heavily on his heart. He knows he should have been there for Bella during such a difficult time, but his own pain and resentment clouded his judgment. He wishes he could turn back time and be the supportive husband that Bella deserved. The memories of Bella's father, a man who had shown her unwavering love and support, only serve to highlight Evan's own failures as a husband and father.

The thought of breaking the news to Bella about her father's passing fills him with dread and sadness. He knows it will shatter
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    Dear Reader,I hope you enjoyed the story of Bella, Evan, and Jason, a tale of love, obsession, and the blurred lines between the two. As I wrote this story, I wanted to explore the complexities of human emotions and the ways in which we can become entangled in our own desires and needs.Bella's journey with Evan and Jason is a reminder that love can be both beautiful and brutal, and that sometimes, the things we want most are the things that can hurt us the most. Through their story, I hope you saw glimpses of yourself and the people around you, and that you were able to reflect on your own experiences with love and relationships.Thank you for joining me on this journey. I hope you will continue to explore the complexities of the human heart with me in future stories.Sincerely, Anonymous_author

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