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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.

But Oriana wasn't finished.

after me, "I noticed something the other night - Castro always rinses the spicy sauce off your

single word "too" - made me

always

being protective. Now I

who couldn't handle

her head, studying

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to say this since I first saw you... Don't you think

felt more

the pieces finally falling

my colleagues' warmth slowly thawed my frozen

I was beginning to push aside the unpleasant encounter, the door swung

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

contact, I saw barely contained rage

the

hallway, I was utterly unprepared for what happened next. His hand connected with my cheek in a sharp crack that echoed off the

years, he had never raised a hand to

fury. "You knew her ankle was injured. I told you I'd explain everything later is this

burned where he'd struck

Her designer blouse was

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