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Chapter 31: Fragile Agreements
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2026-01-14 07:39:47
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Sebastian listened to every word as if gathering valuable information—not only out of concern for Karen’s shaken psychological state but also because of the silent opportunity to rearrange the board in his favor. His face remained calm as a marble statue, but inside he was calculating and anticipating events.He sat Karen down on the sofa and offered her a glass of water to drink and calm down.“I lived in the orphanage without my parents and never cared much about it. Mrs. Malcolm and the other children kept me company.”Sebastian remembered his own childhood at Saint Mary’s.“I never wanted to know about their lives... until that night,” Karen’s voice was choked with emotion. “I just... I didn’t want to die without knowing who I really am, my last name, and my origins.”Sebastian remained silent, letting her speak, offering the kind of steady presence that made anyone feel safe to break down.She continued, clenching her fingers against her knee. “I wanted to know what was wrong wit
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Karen couldn’t stand being locked up inside the house any longer. The mansion was a golden cage—bright, quiet, full of luxuries, but still a prison.“I’d like to go to the orphanage to see the children,” she said, standing at the closet door, watching Sebastian adjust his tie in front of the mirror.“I don’t think it’s wise. I can’t protect you on the streets,” he replied, without looking at her.She clenched her fingers against her palm as if trying to hold on to something invisible.“Am I going to be stuck here forever?”Sebastian walked past her as if the question were just an inconvenient noise on his way to the door.“‘Forever’ is a long time,” he replied.Karen felt her chest tighten. It wasn’t the answer she wanted. It wasn’t even an answer.“I can’t stand being here anymore. I feel like a prisoner.”This time he stopped. Silence filled the room. Sebastian didn’t turn his face immediately; he seemed to be weighing risks, calculating probabilities. After a few seconds, he took a
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