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Confrontation

Autor: Mira N.
last update Fecha de publicación: 2026-09-03 15:44:25

Chapter Nine

Sylvia’s POV

Adrian guided me through the crowd with a steady hand on the small of my back, his presence warm and reassuring against the chaos swirling around us. The whispers had already started, guests craning their necks, eyes following our every move. I could feel the weight of their curiosity like a physical thing, pressing down on my shoulders.

"Where should we sit?" I asked, my voice barely above a murmur.

"The back is fine. We can slip out early if—"

"Sweetheart." Adrian
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