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Chapter 3

The next morning, feeling somewhat better, I arrived at the design firm right on time.

Sarah, my creative director, held my resignation letter with mixed emotions when I told her about returning home for marriage.

“First my best jewelry designer leaves for marriage,” she sighed, shaking her head. “The studio won’t be the same without you.‘

Words failed me, so I hugged her instead, grateful for her mentorship over the years.

News of my departure spread quickly through the office. My colleagues insisted on throwing me a

farewell dinner.

I suggested the Italian restaurant Castro and I frequented partly because I didn’t know many others, but mostly because their seafood risotto was exceptional.

During dinner, I excused myself to the wash my hand, only to find Oriana touching up her makeup at the marble vanity.

“What a coincidence!” She smiled warmly at my reflection. “You know, Castro first brought me here during our college days. We’ve had so many special moments in this place since then.”

I returned a polite smile and turned to leave, seeing no reason for small talk between us.

Oriana wasn’t finished.

“I noticed something the other night – Castro always rinses the spicy sauce off your shrimp. Are you sensitive

single word “too” – made

loved spicy food. But Castro always insisted on

I realized he was simply

who couldn’t handle spice.

she tilted her head, studying my face with unsettling

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since I first saw you… Don’t you think we look

similar?”

felt more

finally falling into place – I hadn’t been his love,

my colleagues‘ warmth slowly thawed my frozen

to push aside the unpleasant encounter, the door swung open.

slightly disheveled, his eyes scanning the crowded room. before landing

that moment of eye contact, I saw barely contained rage in his

His voice cut through the

happened next. His hand connected with my cheek in

never raised a hand

you push Oriana?” Meeting my shocked gaze, he showed no remorse only fury. “You knew her ankle was injured. I told you I’d explain everything later is this your

cheek burned where he’d struck

hallway. Her designer

water.

Castro shoved past me, rushing to gather her in

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