Shellyn stepped into Kael’s residence with mixed emotions. The house was still the same—grand and cold. The lights were on, but there was no sign that Kael had returned. She placed her bag on the sofa, then took a deep breath.“He’s not home yet,” she murmured softly.Shellyn glanced toward the stairs, then toward Kael’s room. Tonight, she had already made a decision. No matter what it took, Kael had to sleep in her room again.“I must not lose,” she whispered to herself.She walked into her room, opened the wardrobe, and chose clothes she felt were the most appropriate. Not excessive, but enough to make Kael look twice. After changing, Shelyn sat on the edge of the bed, waiting, her eyes occasionally glancing at the clock.Elsewhere, Kael sat in a quiet café. In front of him, a glass of red wine remained untouched. A man sat across from him—Jen, his best friend for many years.“You look tired,” Jen said, leaning back. “Prob
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