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Chapter 38

Author: Summer Blossom
Macie turned her head slightly to look at him, her expression devoid of emotion as she asked, "Have you ever cared about me before?"

Edward was instantly at a loss for words, his expression frozen in place.

Macie then returned to the small guest bedroom, leaving the man standing there, lost in thought, with a trace of guilt and self-reflection in his gaze.

Since Edward had returned home early, Macie decided to head out to buy groceries.

"Where are you going?" Edward called out as he watched her prepare to leave right after he had just returned.

"The supermarket," Macie answered flatly.

In the past, Edward never cared about such things. He barely even spoke to her. But that day, for some reason, he seemed unusually talkative.

After getting her response and noticing the fabric tote bag in her hand, Edward obediently put his shoes back on and silently followed her out.

Macie didn't turn around when she heard his footsteps behind her. When they reached the elevator, she assumed tha
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