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Chapter 208: The Blackwood family exposed
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Now that Dorian has left, the echoes of the argument still hang in the air. The tension in the room was thick, and Leander could feel the weight of the situation pressing down on both of them. He turned to Yvonne, who was staring at the floor, her expression a mix of anger and hurt.

“You know, I don’t think you’re completely innocent in this either,” he said cautiously, trying to navigate the emotional landscape between them.

Yvonne looked up, surprise flashing in her eyes. “Uh, what do you mean?”

“You knew Dorian was capable of being this way. You must have seen some signs before this all happened,” Leander replied, his voice firm but not unkind.

Yvonne’s jaw tightened. “You have no idea what I’ve dealt with. The Blackwood family has done terrible things. They’ve destroyed lives, including mine. I thought Dorian could be different, but he’s just as twisted as the rest of them.”

Leander raised an eyebrow. “What do you mean?”

Yvonne took a deep breath, her expression growing serious. “
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