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CHAPTER 16 ~ THE RULES OF LOUIS

Author: Treasure
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2025-06-12 22:51:16

FLAVIA'S POV

I never knew flowers could feel like landmines. The orchids on the marble kitchen island were a soft shade of lilac, delicate and perfectly arranged. I reached out instinctively to adjust one of the petals, only slightly because it looked like it was leaning the wrong way.

"Don’t touch that." Came a voice from behind me and without turning around, I knew it was Louis.

I froze. "It’s just a flower, Louis."

His footsteps were clipped against the marble floors as he entered the kitch
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