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Chapter 67 - Damian Comes Back

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It was late at night when the inauguration party ended. The lights of the decorations were extinguished one by one, and the building was quiet, with only the sounds of the staff cleaning up.

Meanwhile at home, Elena sat in the living room with a cup of chamomile tea. The dress she had worn to the event still clung to her body, but she had taken off her shoes. Her legs are propped up on the sofa, and she occasionally closes her eyes, trying to shake off the tiredness that sneaks up on her.

Her children had already gone to their respective rooms. Alva, the youngest, even kissed Elena on the cheek before going upstairs. "Mommy is really pretty tonight," he said innocently before yawning widely. Elena just smiled as she ruffled her son's hair.

Just as she was about to take another sip of her hot tea, one of the waiters came hurriedly.

"Sorry to interrupt, Mrs. Elena..."

Elena opened her eyes. "What's wrong?"

"There's a guest outside, ma'am."

The cup in Elena's hand almost slipped away. "W
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