Ruthless Ultimatum

She clutched her chest. The pain originated in her heart—a deep, wrenching sorrow. This man truly held no tenderness for her, treating her with less kindness than he would a stranger.

She had even allowed herself to believe he was drawn to Celine because Celine possessed some of her own qualities. That at least their slight resemblance was a factor.

But now, that illusion shattered.

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