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Chapter 97

作者: Michy Gaza
last update 最終更新日: 2025-09-14 23:32:49

Leonard thought he was clever, plotting his little romantic getaway, setting the stage to “win back” Elara.

He thought he’d sweep her off her feet in some foreign country, whispering about the past, dangling promises of a future.

He thought he could position himself as a savior, as the man who could give her what Julian couldn’t.

But Lila? She knew the truth.

She knew Leonard’s weakness. His delusion. His obsession with Mira being his daughter. That was the soft spot she could pierce, over and over, until he bled out every ounce of fantasy he clung to.

She picked up her phone again, scrolling absently through the old photos she had of Leonard, grinning at her, kissing her cheek, drunk with lust in her bed.

Proof that once upon a time, she was enough. That he chose her.

“Not anymore, huh?” she muttered bitterly, swiping the images away. “Now it’s Elara this, Elara that… as if she’s some goddess who suddenly woke up beautiful and strong. Please. I’ve seen her at her lowest. I know exact
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