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CHAPTER 108 ~ RULING

Author: Cyra McKenzie
last update publish date: 2026-06-26 06:30:04

I looked down at Michael kneeling on the soft carpet, and my heart broke when I saw the single tear fall down his face. He looked very vulnerable right now, and he dropped all of his stubborn pride just to make sure I was safe.

He was the strongest man I knew, yet he begged me to accept his financial help because he loved me. I realized my own pride was hurting both of us, and I was pushing him away for no good reason.

Accepting his help was not a sign of weakness, and taking his money did not
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