CHAPTER SEVENTY-TWOAbrupt KissEliza’s POVI stood there, frozen in place, as Alex's lips forcefully pressed against mine. It was as if time had stopped, and I could feel the weight of his actions bearing down on me. Memories of our previous encounter flooded my mind, the accusations he had hurled at me, blaming me for seducing him. I couldn't help but fear that he would repeat those words, that he would use this moment to further manipulate and control me.But suddenly, a surge of strength coursed through me. I snapped back to reality, realizing that I didn't have to endure this mistreatment any longer. With a frown etched on my face, I found the strength to push Alex away from me."No," I said firmly, my voice laced with a mix of anger and determination. "I won't let you manipulate me again."We stood there, panting heavily, our eyes locked in an intense gaze. The air between us crackled with tension, a battle of wills unfolding before us. In that moment, I saw a flicker of surpris
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