Chapter 34

Chapter 34 Why Aren't You

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Seeing Felix and Joanna finally escorted out in disgrace, Linsey exhaled, the tension in her shoulders easing.

She turned to the bystanders who had defended her. Several older women offered her knowing looks and firm advice.

"Young lady, don't go soft on that kind of man. Once a jerk, always a jerk."

"That's right. Married or not, never look back."

"When you choose a partner, make sure you see him for who he really is before giving your heart away."

Linsey forced a small, wry smile but nodded obediently. "I appreciate it. I'll keep that in mind."

As the crowd slowly dispersed, a warmth settled in her chest. The kindness of these strangers-people who had no reason to care-soothed the bitterness Felix and Joanna had left behind.

She had been an orphan her whole life. No parents had ever given her such words of wisdom.

For years, she had poured all her love, all her dreams, into Felix, believing he could give her the warmth of a real family.

But reality had been cruel.

taught her the hard way that Felix would

she would

dared to show up in her life again, she wouldn't hesitate to put him in his place, just like

threats hadn't been

her phone rang, snapping her from

at the caller

making her way toward

voice was steady as he said, "It's late. Why

adjusted her bag on her shoulder and answered softly, "I'm at the mall. Something

said, "Send me the mall's address.

instinctively replied, "That's not necessary. I can just take

a moment, there was only silence on the other end.

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glanced through the glass doors of the mall.

stretching across

pavement.

had a point, she didn't argue further.

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