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Chapter 173: A Celebration for Two

Author: Noona Aurora
last update publish date: 2026-10-11 19:59:41

Damian's residence, dining room, seven o'clock that evening.

Sienna had just taken off her shoes in the foyer when she realized the house was unusually quiet. There was no sound from the television, nor any footsteps from Joana in the kitchen. The main lights were turned off, and from the end of the hallway, a soft yellow glow flickered gently.

"Joana?" she called out.

There was no answer. She walked toward the dining room, then paused at the threshold.

The long table was set for only two peopl
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