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Chapter Twenty-six
Her world crumbled right before her eyes. She immediately imagined herself pulling that woman’s hair and strangling her neck. She wanted to confront her and ask her why she would do that to her husband. Ask her where did she find the audacity to steal a married man. She wanted to scream at the top of her lungs and cry like no one was around.
In reality, her self-worth was gone even when she remained composed.
She wanted to put all the blame on the woman when her husband seemed to equally enjoy the ass that was on his lap. She could not even bring herself to defend Jack. He willingly kissed and did even more with another woman.
“Mommy, are you okay?” Elias asked.
“Sweetie,” She sighed. “Mommy will make a quick call, okay?”<
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