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Whisper Of The Seine

Chapter 3 The Ex Fiancées Game

Word Count: 1160 | Released on: 13/02/2026

gleaming with curiosity. Ethan's expression was a mask of indifference, but

aid, his voice firm, his eyes fl

still fixed on Emily. "Oh, but why so s

ds dripped with innuendo. She glanced at Ethan, but hi

d, his voice cold, his grip

with amusement. "Very well. It was

followed them, husky and seductive. "E

is eyes flashing with anger. "Ther

t seemed to mock Emily's racing heart. She felt like a pawn in

she want from Ethan? And

ly pulled her hand free, her eyes searching Etha

lashing with a mix of anger and guilt. "Aurora's my ex-fiancée," he

with shock. Ex-fiancée? The word echoed in he

her voice barely above a whisper, her

emotion. "I didn't want to ruin what we have, Em

ts screaming that there was more to the

blurring around her, Emily felt herself pul

n hiding? And what di

and the city was full of

s expression intense. "Emily, please understand. Aurora's ju

spinning with doubts. She wante

eyes gleaming with triumph, lingered i

id, her voice barely above a whisper,

yes burning with emotion. "I lo

the air, a plea, a

eyes, she saw the truth

knew she'd follow him an

and Emily walked in silence, the only sound the soft click of their footsteps on th

d to Ethan, her eyes searching his fac

his eyes burning with em

per. "I saw the way she looked at you

dness. "Aurora's trying to manipulate you, Emily.

rds washed over her, his voice low and hus

you," she said, h

s gaze burning with sincerity. "I

in the air, a p

into the background, and all Emily could s

heart pounding in her chest.

s wrapping around her, pulling her close.

eace wash over her, the city's secrets

e of a figure watching them from the shadows, a smile

was far f

ily, her eyes gleaming with a mix of fascination and obsession. She took

ld Emily's hand, his eyes locked on hers. "Let's get you i

oped them, a stark contrast to the chill of the night. Emily felt a

phone buzzed, breaking the spell. He glanc

he said, his

flared to life. "W

a warning in them. "She

ly stepped in, her heart pounding.

eyes locked on hers. "I'll

hem in the small space, the

ing with a mix of fear and determination. She knew Aurora was trouble, an

opened with a soft ding. Emily ste

you," she said

prise and admiration. "Okay," he sa

e unknown, the night air thic

Chapter End

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