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Chapter 65

Author: Miss Jean
last update publish date: 2026-05-18 13:13:17

Ava did not realize how exhausted she truly was until she relaxed against Adrian’s side and felt her entire body slowly loosen for the first time in weeks.

Maybe months.

The living room remained quiet except for the soft instrumental music drifting through the speakers and the occasional crackling sound from the fireplace nearby. Evening shadows stretched warmly across the room while rain began tapping gently against the tall windows outside.

It felt peaceful.

Dangerously peaceful.

Adrian’s arm
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