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Chapter 10: "Storm Behind Closed Doors"

Author: QuillWhisper
last update publish date: 2025-12-03 23:35:07

[Storm Behind Closed Doors]

“Love grows in the dark… but so do the secrets waiting to kill it.”

The moment Grandmother Lu appeared at the top of the stairs, Panni felt her lungs collapse.

Sean stiffened.

Jinyan’s expression shut down completely.

The storm wasn’t over—it was just beginning.

Grandmother descended slowly, steadying herself with the railing.

“What is happening here?” she asked, eyes darting between the three of them.

Before Panni could speak, Jinyan stepped forward and offered h
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