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Chapter 50: A Monster

Author: Jay-Shine
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-11 23:59:08

Ria froze, her heart pounding in her chest. She turned slowly to face him, her finger still bleeding. The pain was almost unbearable.

Adrian’s gaze was cold and hard, as if he hadn’t just heard her cry out moments before.

“I said, where do you think you're going?” Adrian repeated, his voice void of any sympathy.

“I... I just need to clean this up,” Ria stammered, trying to keep her composure. Her eyes moved to her finger, which was still dripping blood, but she could feel his icy stare pinning her down.

Adrian didn’t move, his posture was relaxed and his eyes sharp. “And who asked you to leave the dishes?”

Ria lifted her head in surprise, meeting his gaze.

“Adrian, I'm injured, you don't expect me to—”

“Shut up! What do you know about my expectations?”

Ria stiffened at his voice.

“Don't let me repeat myself, Ria, get back into the kitchen and continue the dishes.”

Ria stood, momentarily speechless, mouth agape as tears rolled down her chin.

Adrian's gaze remained on her—daring her t
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