Chapter 23

Dean, after witnessing Kaitlyn react with fear to the sound of his voice, retreated to his condominium, a storm of emotions raging within.

Firstly, he grappled with the burning question of who that man was beside Kaitlyn, a surge of jealousy and curiosity intertwining.

Secondly, the mystery deepened as he sought to understand why Kaitlyn chose to escape their encounter, leaving him with unanswered questions.

Thirdly, a sharp, stabbing pain gripped his chest as the unsettling realization dawned that Kaitlyn might be intimately connected with the enigmatic man.

In a burst of frustration, he emitted a guttural groan, finding a momentary escape in a sip of whiskey. Simultaneously, he loosened his tie, as if physically releasing the tension within.

Yet, amidst the chaos, Dean couldn't turn a blind eye to the profound changes in his ex-wife. A smirk played on his lips as he admired Kaitlyn's newfound allure, her pregnant belly silently narrating the intimate history they once shared.

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