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Selene’s lips parted as if she wanted to say something, but then she clamped her mouth shut.

Was it something unspeakable?

The more she hesitated, the more my curiosity grew. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Is it something you can’t talk about, or are you simply lying?”

Her lips tightened into a thin line. “It’s none of your business. Listen, if you’re angry at me, take it out on me. Don’t drag others into it.”

I frowned, her words confirming my suspicion. She was here to defend Logan, no doubt about it.

“You’re talking about how I hit Logan, aren’t you?” I asked directly, cutting to the chase.

Her expression faltered. “He’s hurt really badly. He needed a dozen stitches on the back of his head! Elaine, you loved him once–how could you be so heartless as to hurt him like that?”

The way she spoke, it was as though she was already his wife.

I couldn’t help but smirk. If she wanted to play this game, I’d gladly oblige.

“Really? Only a dozen stitches? I’d say I was merciful for not smashing his brains out,” I said coldly.

Selene choked on her words, her face paling. “You…”

“Do you even know why I hit him?” I leaned forward slightly, my voice sharp. “It’s because he tried to force himself on me in his office. Or is it because you’re unable to satisfy him as a pregnant woman?”

Her face turned ashen, and she froze, unable to respond.

But I wasn’t done. “Ms. Vaughn, now that you understand the reason, I suggest you go home and think of a solution. After all, you’ve been a married woman before. It shouldn’t be that difficult for you, right?

Selene’s humiliation was written all over her face. She stood there, rooted to the spot, unable to say a single word.

This was the result of her own actions. She had sought me out, and now she was paying the price.

I softened my tone, though my words carried a pointed edge. “Ms. Vaughn, if there’s nothing else, you should go home. You’re carrying a dead man’s child. If anything were to happen, it would be terrible.”

Though I said it as a warning, not malice, the thought lingered uncomfortably in my mind.

She had decided to keep the child, which likely meant she had her reasons. But her reckless behavior- going to hazardous places like the amusement park–made me wonder if, deep down, she didn’t actually want the baby.

The idea shocked me. I scrutinized her face for any hint of the truth, but all I saw was the humiliation from my words.

said what I needed to and vented my anger. It was time to leave.

around, her

anymore? You don’t want to be

smiled, not bothering to turn back. “That’s right.

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it clear he still had feelings for me. But he had realized it far too late. Now that I had broken up with him, he was doing everything he could to get my attention.

impulsive relationship with Selene was proof of

he wasn’t mine at all. I

it’s even

don’t contact him anymore,” Selene said behind me, her tone tinged with desperation. “It’s better if you don’t see him

made

cling to him–for the security, for the lifestyle, for the comfort

my head slightly and smirked. “Why don’t you give me ten million dollars so I can move to

clenched the folds of her dress. Previously, she had claimed she didn’t have money and relied on

and I stepped inside

shared with Maya, I was still fuming. Bored, I decided to pull up the TV series Maya

few episodes when I heard voices outside the

It was Ashton.

Ellison, please tell Ms. Hart to come to my room in

“Okay,” Maya r

the room.

and Maya stormed

Is this even humane?” she complained, throwing herself

patted the spot beside me. “Come here. Let me

a hug. “Elaine, come back. I

patted her head gently. “If you want to take on bigger responsibilities, you need to push through this. Go shower and

to sleep now,”

screen. She gasped. “Elaine, you’re so mean! You’re watching the show without

th your

a good girl. work, and you can binge–watch during your next break.”

“Mr. Drake wants to

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“Yeah, I know.”

anymore. I’m officially his hater now,” she

barely suppressed a laugh. It seemed Ashton

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