"Ivy, a bonding is no small matter. Don't joke around."I pulled my hand free from Damon, gathered my gown, and walked out of Thorne Manor without looking back.Behind me came Serena's sobs and Damon's footsteps chasing after me, but I ignored them both.I called a car back to my apartment, locked the door, and tore off the ceremonial gown, throwing it on the floor.My phone buzzed.A text from Damon: 【Calm down. We can talk about the ceremony another day.】I didn't reply.Half an hour later, Serena sent me a photo.It was a picture of her and Damon. Damon sat on a stone bench while Serena leaned against his chest, the Hex Rune still stuck to her forehead, looking pitifully into the camera.The caption read: 【Damon said the rune can't be ripped off — it has to fall off on its own. Please don't be mad, okay? I know I was wrong.】I looked at the photo and laughed.In my past life, I'd received photos like this countless times.Every time Damon comforted her, she'd secretly snap these sug
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