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“That stupid girl… what does she think she’s doing in that condition?”Rafael’s voice was low and tense as he watched Seren from inside the car. She stood in front of Bernard’s grave, trembling, her shoulders shaking as she cried.He knew about her operation.He knew everything.Eric had used her family to force her into helping him seize control. He had also learned about Anna’s condition and how Seren had agreed to donate her bone marrow.“Are you not going to go to her?” Kim asked quietly from the driver’s seat. “She must be feeling lost right now. And she’s blaming herself for everything that happened.”Rafael’s jaw tightened.“Her own family used her for her sister.”Kim glanced at him. “You should just leave her like that? In this state?”Rafael leaned back, his gaze still fixed on Seren.“Let h

“Are you sure about this?”Leon watched as Rafael carefully placed the brooch on the side table inside Seren’s hospital room.It was the same brooch Bernard had given her.Eric had returned it to Rafael, claiming it no longer held any value now that Rafael was no longer the leader of De Luna. And Seren had already refused to become his wife.“You know,” Leon continued, folding his arms, “you’d be better off without her in the picture. Just look at what happened.”From the very beginning, Leon had been against Seren staying in the mansion. Even rescuing her from the underground fighting ring had been something he disagreed with.Leon wasn’t just Rafael’s right-hand man.He had been with him long before Rafael was appointed as the leader of De Luna.They were more than allies. They were brothers.Leon followed Rafael not just because he was his superior, but becau

“Seren!”Dean caught up to her just outside the university.She stopped and turned to face him.“Dean…”“What happened to you?” he asked, concern evident in his voice. “Eric told me Rafael took you from the hospital. I didn’t know where to find you. Did he hurt you?”“No,” Seren replied simply.“Then did he threaten you? Is that why you went back with him?”“No. I chose to go with him.”Dean frowned.“Why? I thought we agreed you’d come with me. We were going to get married.”“About that---” Seren cut him off, meeting his gaze. “I don’t think it’s right for us to continue with the marriage.”Dean stared at her.“What did you just say? You don’t want to marry me anymore? Did Rafael force you?”“No. It’s not like that

Seren woke up and realized she was inside Rafael’s room in the mansion. She immediately jolted upright as the memory of being kidnapped by Eric’s men came rushing back.But… why was she here? Why was she in Rafael’s room?She quickly moved toward the door, only to find it locked. She then stepped onto the terrace and looked down. Tight security surrounded the mansion, guards posted everywhere.The sudden sound of the door opening made her turn. Eric walked in, carrying a large box.“So you’re finally awake, my future wife,” he said with a smirk, placing the box on the bed before slowly walking toward her.Bride? Seren thought, confused. What was he talking about?“W-what are you doing here? Where’s Rafael?” she asked, stepping backward until her back hit the terrace railing. She glanced down briefly before looking back at Eric.“He’s no longer the owner of this mansion. Did you forget? I’m the new master now,” Eric said, pointing at himself. “Didn’t Rafael tell you? And why are you st

They heard another knock on the door, followed by a woman’s voice from outside.“Miss Seren? Are you ready? The wedding ceremony is about to begin. Do you need help getting dressed?”Seren immediately glanced at Rafael, whose hand was still holding hers.“N-No,” Seren answered quickly. “I can change by myself.”“We’ll wait outside then,” the woman replied. “Please let us know once you’re done.”Rafael leaned slightly closer to Seren.“Go change,” he whispered.He released her hand and quietly moved toward the door, positioning himself beside it in case someone tried to come in.Before Seren entered the closet, Rafael gave her a small reassuring smile and nodded.Seren quickly changed into something more comfortable.When she came out, she was wearing a plain T-shirt, jeans, and rubber shoes. She had already taken down her nea