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Chapter 62

Author: Lumi
last update publish date: 2026-08-29 19:39:56

Before the Crown

“I'll find out.”

The words barely left Valentina's lips before she heard footsteps approaching the library.

She quickly locked her phone and slipped it into her pocket.

Alessandro appeared in the doorway.

He had returned earlier than expected.

His black coat was still buttoned, his expression unreadable as his eyes found hers.

“You're talking to yourself now?”

Valentina's lips curved.

“Maybe.”

He stepped inside.

“How long have you been here?”

“A while.”

His gaze moved toward th
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