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Chapter forty three.

Evelyn's POV.

But as I opened it, my eyes locked onto Ethan's, and I froze, jar slipping from my grasp.

"Surprised, surprised, surprised," Ethan said, his voice dripping with amusement.

I took a step back, swallowing hard.

"Ethan, I can explain," I said, hands raised in a futile attempt to placate him.

But he just shook his head, a mischievous grin spreading across his face.

"I'm not interested in anything," he said, advancing towards me.

I let out a loud scream for help, but there was only silence.

"Help!" I screamed again, and Ethan burst into laughter.

"Someone help, help, help," he mocked, his voice echoing through the hallway.

I swallowed hard, my heart racing as sweat trickled down my face. Ethan closed in on me, his body trapping me against the wall as he placed his hands on either side of my head.

"Longest time, dearest wife," he sneered, his breath hot against my skin.

I scoffed, defiance rising up.

"I'm not your wife," I spat, but my words were met
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