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Chapter 33

作者: Deedee
last update 公開日: 2026-04-08 20:23:56

Raine adjusted faster than anyone expected. Too fast, if Paulo was being honest. She wasn't acting like a guest, and that alone irritated Paulo.

Within days, she had found her way around the house, moving through the halls like she had always belonged there, speaking easily with the staff, blending into the routine without hesitation.

The only place she hadn't seen is the secret club and if Paulo wasn't careful with her, she would find it in no time.

“She’s too comfortable,” he muttered, watch
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