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Chapter 78: What happened in the past?
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The Blackwood mansion loomed ahead — a cold, imposing estate that matched its master’s reputation perfectly. The wrought-iron gates had barely creaked shut behind Lucian when the weight of the place settled on him, heavy and suffocating.He stepped inside, his polished shoes clicking against the marble floors, the sound echoing through the cavernous hallway. The house was silent, but not the comforting kind — it was the hush of secrets, the kind that made the air thick with tension.He found Don Ramon in the study, seated behind an ornate mahogany desk. The scent of cigar smoke clung to the air, making the room feel even smaller.“Lucian.” Don Ramon’s voice broke the stillness — smooth, calm, but with that ever-present edge. A quiet authority that made people listen, whether they wanted to or not. He smiled, but there was no warmth in it. “You finally decided to come home.”Lucian closed the door behind him, taking a steadying breath before facing the man he both respected and feare
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After the storm of grief, accusations, and unanswered questions, the silence should have been comforting — but it wasn’t. It felt fragile, like the calm before another inevitable wave.Aurora sat at the dining table, her fingers tracing the rim of her glass as she watched Lucian bring in the last of the dishes. It was a simple meal — roasted chicken, fresh salad, and warm bread — but the air between them was anything but simple.Lucian set the plate down and glanced at her, his face softening just a little. “You haven’t been eating much,” he said, his voice gentle but laced with concern. “You need to take care of yourself, Aurora.”“I know,” she murmured, forcing a small smile. “Thank you for this. I… I needed it.”They sat down, and for a while, the clink of silverware against plates was the only sound in the room. The tension slowly started to ease — not gone, but quieter.After a few minutes, Lucian broke the silence. “Have you heard from your mother? Did she make it to the U.S. ok
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