Hidden Loyalties

Hesitating, Donovan hardened his face and said not a word in response.

He kept silent not because Valerie's lie was flawless. On the contrary, it was ill-conceived and highly questionable.

Donovan only kept quiet because Valerie's arrogant demeanor reminded him of Val. Back then, Val would also point her finger at him with her chin raised proudly as Valerie did.

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