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Chapter 111: PEACE

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The golden glow of late afternoon poured through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the city penthouse, painting the high ceilings in warm shades of amber and rose. Outside, the skyline stretched endless and quiet, far removed from the cold, violent ridge of the mountain lodge.

Inside, the silence was absolute save for the slow, rhythmic sound of Lila’s breathing.

She sat propped against a mound of plush silk pillows on the massive king-sized bed, a soft cashmere throw draped over her lap. Her lef
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    The golden glow of late afternoon poured through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the city penthouse, painting the high ceilings in warm shades of amber and rose. Outside, the skyline stretched endless and quiet, far removed from the cold, violent ridge of the mountain lodge.Inside, the silence was absolute save for the slow, rhythmic sound of Lila’s breathing.She sat propped against a mound of plush silk pillows on the massive king-sized bed, a soft cashmere throw draped over her lap. Her left arm was held snugly in a crisp black sling, keeping her healing shoulder immobile, but her color had returned. The sickly pallor of the hospital room was gone, replaced by a soft, delicate flush.Yet, as peaceful as the room appeared, the atmosphere was thick with an undeniable, suffocating tension.Because Adrian had not left her side. Not for a single second.He stood near the foot of the bed, stripped of his usual sharp suits, wearing only a black linen shirt with the sleeves pushed up to h

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