Leonard sat quietly in the back seat, watching the two figures in front of him. From behind, just the outline of their heads, they looked unexpectedly well-matched.Aurora carried that quiet, refined composure, while Lucas exuded a cold, aloof presence, and somehow, the contrast worked perfectly.Leonard had always assumed their marriage was a convenient arrangement, a matter of necessity rather than affection. But after spending even a short time around them, he began to realize that Aurora didn’t seem indifferent toward Lucas at all.In fact, when something came up, she instinctively glanced toward him, like she was seeking his input or relying on his opinion.It made Leonard question everything.Was there even a place for him anymore?Looking at them now, it hit him that he was the outsider. The third party.Like some rat scurrying in the gutter, peeking into someone else’s well-lit home and calling it hope.His fingers curled into fists as he sat there, silent, reevaluating the pa
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