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Chapter 8

Author: Witchpen
last update publish date: 2026-01-05 01:36:06

Daphne’s POV

Stefan wasn’t supposed to see Adrian and me kiss.

The thought claws at my chest as I knock on his door for the second time. I’ve searched the entire house. If he’s anywhere, it’s here. I lift my hand to knock again, but the door swings open before my knuckles land.

“Daphne?” Stefan says, surprise flickering across his face.

My mouth opens—then Bella steps into view behind him.

Her lipstick is smudged, no longer neat and perfect. My gaze drifts back to Stefan before I can stop mysel
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