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CHAPTER 45: A replacement

Author: Maria D. D
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-19 21:40:53

“I don't care what she says, I'm not leaving your side," Willow mumbled and dragged her bag back into the house.

The moment Willow stepped back, she knew for a fact that she was now in enemy territory. Hazel was going to make her life a living hell and she had no doubt about that.

But the most important to Willow at this time was to make sure that Kevin was safe.

As if to solidify her decision, she caught sight of Kevin, slumped on the couch, his face pale and eyes hollow. He looked like a man teetering on the edge of sanity. He looked broken and lost.

“Babe," she called out but he didn't say anything. He didn't acknowledge her.

While Willow was still standing there, lost, Hazel sashayed down the stairs.

She looked amused at the sight of Willow in the living room.

“Weren't you just leaving?" She asked and then gestured at her bags, “or so you need help with these?"

Willow hissed at her. “Are you so heartless that you'll leave him in this state?”

Hazel looked at Kevin and sai
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