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Chapter 71

Author: Fehimuan
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-02-24 15:50:44

VANESSA'S POV

I still couldn't believe Nicholas came for me.

I threw myself at him, my arms wrapping around his neck, my face pressing against his chest as sobs tore from my throat.

"You came for me," I gasped between sobs. "You actually came for me."

Nicholas's arms came around me immediately, holding me tight, one hand cradling the back of my head.

"Of course I came for you," he said, his voice rough. "Did you think I wouldn't?"

"I thought—I thought you'd moved on," I sobbed. "I thought becau
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