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Chapter 134 - Just Say The Word

Author: Joanna Jade
last update publish date: 2026-02-07 15:37:48

Nandini’s voice cracked as she finished.

“That’s how we got here.” She said, wiping a streak of tears from her eyelashes. “Thank goodness, because it’s been one hell of a night.”

Salima spoke first, voice gentle.

“That poor girl. And you?” She reached for Nandini’s hand. But Nandini jerked back.

“I have no idea how he knew I planned to leave,” Nandini said quietly. “It’s almost like someone told him.”

Alec’s gaze shifted to Tessa. She had said nothing the entire time. Their eyes locked — firm a
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