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Chapter 6: The Old Man's Eyes

Penulis: May Che
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-06-11 06:56:46

The luncheon was laid out beneath the same flawless chill as the rest of the house. Crystal burned overhead in long rows, the tables wore white linen and more silver than Leah had ever seen gathered in one place, and tall windows looked out over a garden where a thin rain had begun to bead on the glass.

She was seated at the head table beside Daniel, where the whole room could see her and no one could reach her without his notice. She understood, by now, that he arranged such things on purpose,
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