The room became very quiet.
Even the servants nearby seemed to disappear.
Because everyone understood.
This wasn’t merely a lecture.
This was years of frustration finally finding words.
Harrison’s jaw tightened.
“I never intended to hurt her.”
Noelle laughed.
Once.
Coldly.
“That’s the funniest thing you’ve said all year.”
Silence.
Because it was true.
Intentions meant very little.
Results mattered.
And the results spoke for themselves.
Raina sat quietly.
Listening.
Watching.
Feeling strangely detached.
As though they were discussing somebody else’s marriage.
Somebody else’s life.
Because lately…
her heart had stopped reacting the way it once did.
The pain was still there.
But it was changing.
Transforming.
Becoming something quieter.
More dangerous.
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