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CHAPTER 52 - THE PUNISHMENT

Penulis: Arthea Edelweis
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-05-26 13:14:54

(Vivian’s POV)

"Why do you even care?"

The words slipped from my lips without warning. My tongue felt heavy, and my head was spinning like the world was dancing without rhythm.

I held my third glass of the night—or maybe it was the fifth. Who cared anymore?

Kai just stood there. Silent. His eyes were sharp, fixed on me like I was the only woman in the room. His jaw was clenched, but he didn’t say a word. Not even one.

"I asked you, Kai… why do you care, huh?" I let out a small laugh and lifted my glass. The last sip burned down my throat. “Oh, right. You don’t care. You’re just here because… what? You pity me?”

His expression didn’t change. But his eyes—cold and intense—made my chest tighten.

"Then go," I muttered, stumbling toward him. "If you don’t care, then leave! I want to have fun!"

I pushed his chest—not hard, just enough to show how tired I was of his silence.

Kai only moved slightly, not resisting. His jaw was still tense.

Then I turned around. The music was pounding around
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