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My partner and his alleged "sibling" were apprehended during an anti-prostitution operation at a local inn.
Upon arriving to secure his release, I noticed his neck was covered in love bites, and he was consoling her as she wept.
"Her residence was unsecured, and she felt unsafe, so I kept her company," he explained.
Previously, I would have become enraged and demanded explanations.
This time, however, I chose not to play the role of the jealous, irrational girlfriend.
I quietly completed the release documents without uttering a word.
A colleague from the task force inquired, "Relatives?"
I shook my head and replied, "Just neighbors."
Then I glanced down and messaged my mother.
[Regarding that prearranged marriage you mentioned? I agree to it. Allow me three days, and I'll return home.]

Betrayal in Blue, A Siren's Redemption

"You witch! Everything's gone wrong because of you! Gerard only walked out on me thanks to your meddling!"


"He's in love with me! Not you! Why must you snatch him away?"


"My sibling's gone, and I've got nothing anymore. Can't you just allow me to have Gerard?"


Gwyneth's expression shifted erratically—weeping one moment, cackling the next.


"Your brother passed away," I stated, "because he had it coming."


She stopped moving, then began quivering as if a realization dawned on her.


"Your sibling took the USB drive I was meant to deliver to Gerard. He crashed his car while attempting to hand it over."


"And you? You were aware of everything. Yet instead of being honest, you basked in Gerard's remorse."


"Gwyneth, you've had your enjoyment. Now it's time to face the consequences."


The young woman before her shook her head, refusing to believe it. "No... that can't be..."


"Is... is what you're saying true?" A masculine voice interrupted her trembling.


Chapter 8