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Chapter 30: The Moment of Surrender

Author: Honey writes
last update publish date: 2026-03-24 14:45:42

The night was quieter than usual.

Not peaceful.

But waiting.

John sat in his office again, though this time, he wasn’t pretending to work.

His hands rested on the table, his gaze fixed on the door.

He didn’t know why.

But he was waiting.

The knock came.

Soft.

Familiar.

Expected.

“Come in,” he said, his voice lower than usual.

The door opened.

Joy stepped inside.

Calm.

Steady.

Unshaken.

But tonight—

There was something different about her.

Something… certain.

John watched her carefully.

“You kee
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