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Chapter 220 Zev Said He's Married

Kelly stood motionless, cradling her baby in her arms.

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She remained that way for what seemed like forever, yet the ache in her chest only grew stronger, refusing to fade.

A wave of resentment and frustration surged inside her, but she couldn't bring herself to speak. Not yet

She gazed at Zev for a long time.

He looked different-thinner, almost frail.

The cool autumn air of Stoneville had settled in, and Zev wore a heavy jacket, his neck bundled against the chill. Even with his tall frame, standing at nearly 6'2", he appeared fragile.

His face was still striking, the same deep, captivating eyes that always seemed to pull people in, a reflection of his mixed heritage. His skin, though pale, still held the ruggedness that had defined him. But the redness in his eyes told a different story.

His sharp Adam's apple moved slightly, as if he was struggling to find the right words.

"Mommy..." The baby stirred in Kelly's arms, clinging more tightly to her.

Snapping out of her trance, Kelly adjusted the baby's clothes before heading out, ignoring Zev entirely.

She had every right

be angry. There was no reason to hold back.

She didn't look back until she reached the market for fresh produce. She kept walking, but she knew he was still following her.

A rush of emotions pressed heavily on her chest, burning so intensely that it made it hard to breathe.

"Kelly, you're here! The turnips and mustard greens are especially fresh today. And I saved a box of goat's milk for Jasper," the cashier at the market called out. She and Kelly had become quite familiar over time.

"Thanks," Kelly replied, forcing a smile.

had been quietly trailing behind Kelly. "Is

Kelly muttered, turning her attention to the discounted

have a girlfriend?" the cashier asked, suddenly enthusiastic. "Can

locked on Kelly, his gaze reddening

cashier blinked in surprise. "Oh, you're

back and forth between Zev and Kelly, now certain they must know each

you, with those big double eyelids, like a little doll ...

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had inherited the same striking traits, giving him an

picked out on the counter and took

from Jasper's mouth. "Bye...

money and bagging everything in a

to grab the bag, Zev was already holding it, one step

her.

but didn't object. Turning, she walked out, holding

found her, there were things

quickly, stepping forward, eager to help with the

refused, tightening her grip on the

sensing Zev's presence, pulled closer to Kelly, burying his face

his hand still outstretched, before he lowered it in

looking for me won't your wife be upset?" Kelly asked,

...

In fact, she seems really angry," Zev

lowered her gaze, her body trembling with a mix

physical effects of her anxiety made her feel disconnected from her own

you shouldn't have come after me," Kelly said, handing Zev a pair of men's slippers she

bought them deliberately, always worried about being alone with the baby and the

everything that had happened, Kelly was constantly on edge, especially

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