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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.

wasn’t

night – Castro always rinses the spicy sauce off

word “too” – made me

was, I loved spicy food. But Castro always insisted

was being protective. Now I realized he was simply acting on habit.

Oriana, who couldn’t handle

she tilted her head, studying

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say this since I first

similar?”

never felt more

her triumphant gaze, I fled the bathroom, the pieces finally falling into place – I hadn’t been his love, I’d been her

dining room, my colleagues‘ warmth slowly

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

slightly disheveled, his eyes scanning the crowded room. before landing on me with laser

of eye contact, I saw barely contained rage in his expression, though

His voice cut through the

hallway, I was utterly unprepared for what happened next. His hand connected with my

years, he had never raised a hand

only fury. “You knew her ankle was injured. I told you I’d explain everything later is this your way of getting

cheek burned where

the hallway. Her designer blouse was rumpled and stained

water.

she collapsed dramatically to the floor. Castro shoved past me,

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