Chapter 36
Julia POV The morning was quiet, sunlight streaming through the windows as I padded around Ethan’s apartment in an oversized t-shirt, making coffee. I was still settling into the rhythm of our shared mornings, savoring the comfort and security that had become my new normal. Just as I reached for a mug, the doorbell rang—a rare occurrence so early in the day. I glanced toward the bedroom, where Ethan was still dozing, and decided to answer it myself. I opened the door, only to be greeted by a striking woman, tall and confident, dressed in a tight, low-cut top and a skirt that barely reached mid-thigh. Her expression was sly, her eyes flicking over me with poorly concealed disdain. “Hi,” the woman purred, resting a manicured hand on the doorframe. “I’m looking for Ethan. He called me last
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