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41. A Visit That Changed Everything

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last update publish date: 2025-12-07 23:06:48

A long, shaky breath slipped from Renee’s lips as she stood in front of the bars. She looked at Bastian, who was sitting on the cot, lost in thought, not even seeming to notice her presence. Renee bit her bottom lip, then cleared her throat softly.

Bastian turned, startled. “Renee?”

He quickly stood and walked toward the bars. Strangely, he didn’t reach out to hug Renee or show the slightest spark of longing. Renee immediately felt the distance he was putting between them. Her eyes searched his
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