Marry My Ex's Sworn Enemy

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Sonya woke up in the middle of the night parched. Disoriented, she checked on Lily Lane, relieved to find her sleeping soundly beside her. Checking the time, she went to the small living room for water. After drinking, she collapsed onto the living room floor. It was cold. She suddenly felt the urge to call Henry and hear his voice.

She dialed, and he answered quickly.

"What's wrong? his gentle voice filled the phone.

Sonya burped. I miss you...."

There was a pause. I'll be home soon."

I want to ask you....

"What?"

"Can I get a dog?"

"You're asking if I'll clean up after it, right?"

"Huh?"

She'd just wanted to know if he'd agree. She'd had a dog growing up, for twelve years, until it died when she was in high school. She'd always wanted another, but Julian Jennings hated dogs and wouldn't let her have one.

"Okay. I'll bathe it, groom it, clean up after it, feed it-whatever you want.

Sonya's eyes welled up.

You're so sweet."

'Sleep now, sweetheart."

"Okay, I'll wait for you to come home."

In the conference room, department heads held their breath, waiting for Mr. Sullivan to finish his call. The head of the tech department, who had just endured a grilling from Mr. Sullivan, felt a pang of longing. Olivorch a disparity between people! He wished for Mr. Sullivan's gentleness, even a gentle "Get out." Yes, he wanted to escape!

of the line, that someone could soften Mr. Sullivan,

This laughable proposal is what you came up with? Should I give you all a day off for

was woken by the doorbell. Seeing Lily Lane still asleep, she put on her robe and went downstairs. Two cleaning ladies

Lane groaned and rolled over."My head hurts.

It'll be noisy," Sonya

again."As long as they don't take

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order you breakfast. Eat

"Mmm, okay."

Menu

Sonya was leaving, her phone buzzed. It was a message

location and time, followed by: Director Davis dislikes tardiness and sycophants. Remember

him on WhatsApp, and he'd labeled himself "Erha." Back inside, Sonya woke Lily Lane and showed

to freshen up, then shrieked. "My hair looks like

so Sonya accompanied her to get her

taxi.

please hurry. She's

store, she remembered getting

said he'd clean up after it! Sonya

part, a small supporting

to JoyPlus Entertainment. Wish

"Good luck."

check the internet. Sonya saw the trending topic and scrolled down. There was a video of Seraphina West crying on an

Lily Lane

but Seraphina

interested in watching Seraphina West's misfortune, so she closed the page. Near Julian Jennings's villa, she saw him and Seraphina West getting out of a car. Seraphina West's eyes were still red. She saw Sonya, her face darkening, and went straight inside. "You know Jason Reynolds?" Julian Jennings asked. Ignoring him,

Reynolds has countless women. He's just amused by

Sonya ignored him,

think he's interested in you, do

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We're over.

pushed her against the wall, pinning