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CHAPTER 62 THE BREAKING POINT

Author: Khyl
last update publish date: 2026-07-02 08:00:46

The dawn of the following day arrived with a pale, gray light that offered no warmth. Elena had barely slept, her mind running through endless worst-case scenarios as she sat in the brightly lit kitchen. The smell of freshly brewed coffee filled the air, but it did nothing to ease the sickening knot in her stomach.

Zachary walked in a few moments later, buttoning his cuffs. He looked as imposing and flawless as ever, but the slight tightness around his eyes betrayed his restless night. He
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