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Penulis: KATHLEEN HAYAT
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-05-04 05:26:53
The morning light did not bring warmth to the Volkov estate; it filtered through the heavy, charcoal curtains of Victor’s master suite in cold, grey shards.

Serena lay perfectly still, her eyes fixed on the ornate crown molding of the ceiling.

She had glanced around the room, and Victor was nowhere in sight, which brought her a fraction of peace.

Every breath was a calculated risk. The bandage around her torso felt like a restrictive serpent, reminding her with every heartbeat that her ribs were
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Coco
I can see it slightly, but it’s still there. She’s starting to breakdown. Who wouldn’t with being kicked to the point of cracked ribs and also worrying about her little sister. Victor will eventually fall in love with her and she will too.
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Mehek
Author you please dont change ur writing style please author its requsst
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Sierra
is it only me or the author's writing style has changed?
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