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The Dinner That Started A War

作者: Evelyn Joness
last update 公開日: 2025-12-11 04:41:15

FAVINO GRAND MANSION ~ SPAIN

The dining hall went completely still. Gabriella’s scream still echoed down the hallway, and the doors she slammed shook inside their golden frames.

No one moved. No one even breathed. Even the candles stopped flickering, like the whole Favino estate was holding its breath.

Amelia didn’t look at anyone. She just pulled Leo closer. He pressed against her side, tiny hands gripping his fork like he wasn’t sure if he should keep eating or dive under the table.

She fel
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