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“Jennifer, what are you doing?”

Eddie’s voice, firm yet filled with concern, broke through the silence of the night. Jennifer froze, her hand holding the pillow inches away from Eddie’s face. She felt his grip tighten around her wrist, pulling her back from the brink of an act she could hardly believe she was about to commit.

“Eddie, I... I’m so sorry,” Jennifer stammered, her voice trembling.

Eddie sat up, still holding her wrist. “I know everything, Jennifer. I know about Mark and his plan to use you to get the inheritance. I’ve known for a while.”

Jennifer’s eyes widened, and tears started streaming down her face. “Eddie, please, you have to understand. He made me feel like I had no choice.”

Eddie gently released her wrist and pulled her into a hug. “I do understand, Jen. That’s why I’ve been trying to protect you. But you need to realize that Mark doesn’t care about you. He’s manipulating you.”

Jennifer sobbed into Eddie’s shoulder. “I was so scared, Eddie. I thought if I didn’t d
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