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The Villain’s Repentance

Lara was at rock bottom, feeling like a puppet whose strings had been cut. When she stumbled upon her husband and best friend in a compromising embrace, everything fell into place. The heartbreak stung, but it also ignited a fierce determination within her. Instead of wallowing in despair, fate intervened, giving her a second chance at life—waking her up ten years earlier, just before the chaos began. Armed with wisdom, she promised herself not to repeat the same mistakes. As she stood at the top of the stairs, her gaze fell on Lucas, her once-beloved fiancée. Regret washed over her; she couldn't believe she had almost let him slip away. This time, things would be different.

Bi_Binnet · Urban
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102 Chs

Chapter 66 - Half-truth

The sound shattered the fragile moment, making Lara jump. Lucas glanced at his phone, the screen flashing with an incoming call. He motioned for her to keep talking, but the incessant ringing drowned out her resolve.

"Go on," Lucas encouraged softly, flipping the phone face down on the table in an attempt to silence the interruption.

But it was too late. Lara's determination had slipped away, her courage snuffed out like a candle in the wind. She shook her head, a reluctant smile tugging at her lips as she gestured for him to take the call. "It's okay," she whispered. "You should answer it."

Lucas hesitated, sensing her retreat, but he nodded and picked up the phone. "Hello?" His voice shifted to a professional tone as he stood and walked toward his desk, leaving Lara to sink back into the couch, her fingers twisting nervously in her hair.