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Chapter 91: The Condition

Author: Elise Rose
last update publish date: 2026-09-06 01:47:59

The apartment had gone quiet again.

But this time, the silence felt different.

It wasn't the heavy silence that had followed them through years of secrets and misunderstandings.

It was peaceful.

Almost unfamiliar.

Chloe was still standing close to Marcus, her arms loosely around his neck after accepting his proposal.

Marcus looked happier than she had seen him in years.

Not the polished smile he used at business meetings.

Not the controlled expression he wore whenever his family was around.

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