Chapter 21: Meeting the Wife
The day had started like any other, with Maxine meeting her friends at the usual spot near the campus café. They were engrossed in their casual chatter—discussing assignments, upcoming events, and the everyday randomness of student life. Maxine had been in a good mood, her spirits lifted by the secret she shared with Noah, a secret that only the two of them held close. But as she sipped her coffee and listened to the sound of her friends' laughter, something shifted. The door to the café opened with a soft chime, and a woman stepped in. Maxine's attention immediately snapped to her, and her breath caught in her throat. It was Angel. Maxine froze, her hand tightening around her cup. She recognized Angel immediately—Noah's wife, the woman he had married before their paths had diverged. Ma
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