Escape of the Framed Mute
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I looked at Jasper and felt a sense of relief.
After Giselle's return, I finally understood. Jasper and I were like oil and water—too different and not meant to be.
Jasper finished reading the letter and stared at me.
"Aurora, don't say things out of spite. If you don't take my money, how will you manage? What can you even do as a mute?" he asked.
I didn't want to argue or prolong things—I just wanted a clean break.
Seeing my indifferent expression, he suddenly became angry. He walked up to me, his gaze intense, like a predator eyeing its prey.