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Sophia gripped the kitchen counter tightly. Her head felt heavy, and she breathed in, then out, trying hard to control her breathing.

"She was the only woman I ever loved my whole life,"

Her heart sank deeper in her stomach, and she shut her eyes tight, biting down on her lower lip.

She wasn't meant to feel jealous of her late mother-in-law. It was normal for every son to love his mum. It was a normal thing for a son to love his mum, so she wasn't meant to feel jealous of the lady.

She didn't know who Chase's mum was, but from the way he said those little...