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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.

glanced at Zev, who had been quietly trailing behind Kelly. "Is this your friend?

Kelly muttered, turning her attention to the

do you have a girlfriend?" the cashier asked, suddenly enthusiastic. "Can I get your

remained locked on Kelly,

in surprise. "Oh,

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

those big double

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clear that Jasper had inherited the same striking traits, giving

the items she'd picked out on the counter and

foam from Jasper's mouth. "Bye...

money and bagging everything in a

the bag, Zev was

her.

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

her, there were things that

"Zev said quickly, stepping

her grip on

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

moment, his hand still outstretched,

wife be upset?" Kelly asked, glancing at

...

fact, she seems really angry," Zev

her gaze, her body trembling

of her anxiety made her feel disconnected

have come after me," Kelly said, handing Zev a pair of men's slippers she had

had bought them deliberately, always worried about being alone with the

was constantly on edge,

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