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Chapter 7: She's Just A Place Holder

Penulis: Succie
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-11-12 23:02:50

Caspian's POV

Interesting.

That was the only word I could use to describe the woman sitting opposite me.

Esmeralda Velyron.

My new wife.

She sat pressed against the carriage seat, her hands clasped tightly in her lap, her gaze fixed on the window as though the passing scenery was the most fascinating thing she'd ever seen.

In one sentence, she looked like she wanted to disappear into the cushions.

A faint smile tugged at my lips.

Funny. This was the same woman who had nearly smashed a glass aga
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