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Chapter 84

作者: Mirto Miltiadou
last update 最終更新日: 2025-03-22 02:58:25

Talisha returned, holding a small leather pouch in her hands.

"This is it," she said softly, handing it to Hector. Her voice trembled just slightly, but she quickly turned away. "Now, I can get back to my work."

"Yes, of course. Thank you, Talisha."

As she left, Hector stared at the pouch silently for a moment. His hands moved almost mechanically as he loosened the string and tipped its contents into his palm. The locket fell out, cold and heavy against his skin.

He let the pouch drop onto the table as he studied the locket. The delicate gold chain spilled between his fingers like liquid light. He turned the locket over in his hand. The intricate floral engravings still caught the light, and the details seemed sharper, almost painfully vivid. At its center, the blue sapphire gleamed.

"It's beautiful!" Skye's voice broke through his thoughts, drawing his attention to her admiration.

"Yes, it is," Hector said, though his voice came out hoarse. He clenched the locket tightly, his throat
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