Aurora remained standing motionless in the middle of the luxurious presidential suite, even after Ethan's warmth was no longer wrapped around her. The man stood only a few steps away from her, his breathing still coming in short, uneven bursts.Outside, the sound of a piano from the hotel ballroom began to drift through the air, an opening melody signaling that the engagement ceremony was only minutes away. Yet inside this room, gravity itself seemed to have disappeared, leaving the two of them suspended in a torturous void.Ethan never took his eyes off Aurora's face. His gaze lingered on her slightly swollen lips, a silent trace of the emotions they had just unleashed. His rough yet warm fingers moved slowly, brushing against her cheek to wipe away the remaining tears that still dampened her fair skin."There's still time to change your mind, Rory," Ethan said, his voice hoarse, almost a desperate whisper.Aurora immediately shook her head, a reflexive gesture filled with bitterness
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