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Ch43 - You’re lying
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2025-09-26 20:00:11Raphael slowly stepped toward Grace, his movements steady as ever, but noticeably slower than usual. What was he hesitating for?
As the distance between them shrank, Grace kept her eyes on his, searching for any sign of emotion—but all she saw was a deep, impenetrable calm. Until he was close enough for her to catch it—a flicker, barely there, and then a sudden crease between his brows.
“You’ve been crying?” His voice cut through the silence, tight, almost strained.
Raphael's been so focused on holding himself together, suppressing every emotion boiling inside, that he hadn’t noticed it until now. Grace’s eyes were red, a faint shimmer clinging to her lashes. His chest tightened at the sight—he’d never seen her look so fragile.
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Grace sat there, right in his lap, dazed but not trying to get away. Her back rested against his chest, and she could feel the steady, powerful beat of his heart.Raphael leaned in close, his warm breath brushing her ear. He reached for the crème brûlée, pulling it toward them. As he moved, his cheek brushed her hair, grazing her ear, sending a shiver down her spine.She suddenly felt like she was curled up next to a resting lion—calm for now, but radiating heat, coiled strength just beneath the surface.He could snap at any moment, yet here he was, wrapped around her, doing exactly as she asked. She wanted him to feed her, and without a word, he dipped the silver spoon into the dessert, cracking the caramel layer, scooping up a bite, and brought it to her lips.
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Grace fell into his arms without warning. His body was warm, carrying that clean, crisp scent she had come to know. His hand pressed gently against her back, wrapping around her waist, holding her tight—like he wanted to melt her into him.She didn’t resist. There was something about the way he held her, the flood of security it brought, though her heart was thudding so fast it might burst.“What’s with you all of a sudden?” she asked, breathless.Raphael didn’t answer right away. He tilted his head slightly, his hand sliding up to the nape of her neck—firm, but gentle—before pressing a kiss to her temple.It was a kiss filled with tenderness, with care, with something almost cautious.
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Under the dim glow of the lights, Raphael’s eyes were faintly bloodshot, but gave away nothing. His voice was calm, almost detached. “Sorry, just a bit tired from work.”Work? Really? Grace frowned inwardly. There was something off in the way he looked at her just now... she couldn’t quite place it, but it didn’t feel like the same man who’d called her this morning.The soft scent of roses still lingered between them, reminding her—he had come to find her, brought her flowers, and made the effort. She could at least try to be a considerate wife for once.“Alright,” she relented, “why don’t you rest a bit? I’ll run up and change, then we can go eat.”Raphael’s dark eyes
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