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Chapter 53: New gift

Penulis: Twistella
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-08-05 14:33:52

Arabella

“I got you something. Come.”

I hesitated at the threshold of the dimly lit dining room, my fingers curling into fists as my eyes narrowed on Lucas. He was up to something, I could feel it in the smug way he lounged in his chair, a predator patiently waiting.

There was no way this was a harmless gesture. Not after the spectacle I made this morning, defying him with sharp words, telling him I’d rather be a dog than let him touch me whenever he pleased. His so-called gift? It wouldn’t be
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