After Alina finished her bath and slipped into a simple dress, her stomach growled loudly. She was starving. But she dared not eat, afraid Liam might change his mind about letting her go outside.She opened the door quietly and stepped into the hallway, then made her way down the stairs.“Master is waiting for you outside,” the old butler said with a polite bow.Alina nodded quickly, then rushed to the dining table, grabbed an apple, and hurried toward the door.When she stepped outside, Liam was already there, standing tall and waiting for her with his usual unreadable expression.“Ready?” Liam asked.“Yes,” Alina replied, nodding as she took a small bite of the apple, following behind him.---They had been walking in silence for a while, already far from the estate. Not too far behind, Caleb rode slowly, keeping a steady distance.“Have you ever lost someone you love?” Alina finally asked, breaking the silence.Liam turned his head slightly toward her as they continued walking. “Wh
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