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cracks in the facade

Author: Lisa
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-07-23 00:58:25

The mansion was quiet, the kind of heavy silence that seemed to press against the walls. Damian stood in the study, his back to the door, staring at the large map spread across the desk. His fingers traced the edge of the table, his thoughts far away.

Aurora’s face haunted him.

He clenched his jaw, gripping the edge of the desk tightly. How had she been there? Who had brought her? The questions swirled in his mind, filling him with anger and frustration.

The door creaked open behind him, and Lina’s voice broke the silence.

“Damian,” she said sweetly. “Are you in here sulking again?”

He didn’t respond.

Lina stepped inside, her emerald gown swishing softly as she walked toward him. She placed a hand on his shoulder, her fingers curling against his suit. “You’ve been like this since the wedding,” she said softly. “What’s wrong?”

Damian shrugged her hand off, his movements sharp. “Don’t touch me,” he said coldly.

Lina blinked, her smile faltering. “Excuse me?”

“I said, don’t touch me,” Da
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