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189: One Month Later

Penulis: Rosa Kane
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Ruby couldn’t stop smiling as she held Hector’s hand, their fingers intertwined like they’d been molded that way from the start. The past one month had felt like a fairytale—a soothing balm to every scar life had left on her.

She had never known peace could feel like this.

Being with Hector was like waking up to sunlight after years of cold storms. He treated her like the most precious gem in the world, never raising his voice, never letting her lift a finger when he was around.

He always knew exactly what she needed—even before she said it.

He was soft with her in ways no one else had ever been. The man the world feared—the cold, ruthless mafia boss known for his brutality—became someone entirely different when he was with her.

He was gentle, warm and patient.

Even Camilla, who had once pointed a gun at Hector’s head, eventually had to admit that Hector brought out the best in Ruby—and perhaps, Ruby brought out the best in him too.

Her father had adjusted well to the ne
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reneewalker981
A hearty congratulations to them
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Stainless
Wow, congrats to ruby and hector
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Lawretta Ubi
This is beautiful, congratulations to the two love birds.
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