Chapter 21
The morning sun filtered through the blinds of Olivia's townhouse as she sat at the kitchen table, a steaming mug of coffee cradled between her palms. It was a tranquil scene, one that belied the turmoil raging within her. She replayed the events of the previous night over and over again, searching for some clue, some hint that might have betrayed Gabriel's true nature. But there had been nothing – no warning signs, no red flags. Just the warm, captivating man she had fallen so completely in love with. Until the call had come. The one that shattered the illusion and left her reeling in the aftermath. Olivia squeezed her eyes shut, willing the memory to fade. But it was no use. The words, the accusations, the betrayal – they echoed in her mind, an endless loop of pain and disbelief. She
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