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CHAPTER 17: EMOTIONAL WAR

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last update 최신 업데이트: 2025-04-26 06:22:20

“You don't have to trust anyone,” Ethan said, reaching out to brush a strand of hair from her face. “You just need someone who won't let you break.”

She wasn't sure if Ethan's kindness was real or another facade. But his voice was smooth and soothing and for a moment she let herself believe he meant it.

Ariel didn't respond. Her eyes flickered to the distance, somewhere past the hedges of the garden, where the fog lingered low and the breeze whispered through the leaves.

And far off in the corner of the garden wall, Connel stood unseen as he watched.

He had been still, expression unreadable, hands clenched in his pockets, he had told himself it was just another routine check. But the moment Ethan leaned in close to her, something ugly shifted behind his guts and crawled up his throat. Connel turned away to leave.

“Connel,” Ethan called out. “Leaving without saying hello.” His voice cut through the air like a knife.

Connel paused and didn't move, then turned around slowly, “Just checki
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