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    While she was lost in her thoughts, her phone buzzed with another message from Connor.


    “So, when did you get to know Everett?”


    She replied quickly, “I met him today.”


    Connor’s response came fast, disbelief evident in his words.


    “Just today? And he’s already so nice to you? Do I resemble a toddler to you? You really think I’m that gullible?”


    Momentster, another message arrived, sharper this time.


    “Marissa, be honest. What’s your rtionship with him?”


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    Keeping herposure, Marissa replied, “I don’t owe you any exnations, Connor.”


    His reply was quick and firm.


    “You’re the mother of my kids. What you do matters to me, and I deserve to know.”


    Unfazed, she shot back, “We’re divorced.”


    Connor’s message came through, heavy with bitterness.


    “Just because we’re divorced doesn’t mean you can cozy up to other men. You’re still the mother of my kids, Marissa. If you go there, I’ll make sure he’s out of the picture. Don’t test me.”


    Marissa let out a sharp breath, her fingers tapping impatiently on the screen.


    “Connor, that’s absurd. Can you act like a mature man?”


    But Connor didn’t back down.


    “Last chance, Marissa—what’s going on with you and Everett? If you won’t tell me, I’ll show up at that banquet myself. If your dad’s big day falls apart, don’t me me.”


    Marissa’s jaw clenched as she shot back, “Is that supposed to intimidate me?”


    Connor’s reply was cold.


    “Take it however you want.”


    Marissa rolled her eyes, frustration bubbling over.


    “Fine, Connor. I’m not hiding anything. Everett and I have aplicated history, and it’s been weighing on me.”


    Connor pressed for more.


    “Exin it, Marissa.”


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