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Chapter 36: Jealous and Territorial

Author: Lia Raya
last update publish date: 2026-04-15 17:58:33

JACOB POV

The door slammed open behind me before I could even take two steps forward.

Anna walked in like she owned the place, her heels clicking on the floor with annoying sounds. I turned to face her slowly.

"What was that there?" I asked her, my voice was low. Had an edge to it. "Why can't you just be quiet and be cordial for once. Act like you understand where you are Anna?"

She stopped a step away from me. Then she laughed. It was not a laugh or a nervous one. It was like I had just told
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