Between Heaven and Hell
Just as her mother raised her hand for another punishment, Tomoya’s voice had cut through the tension.
"That’s enough, Joline. She’s just a child. Let her play."
Joline, ever the obedient servant, had bowed her head in deference, her loyalty unquestioned. Though Tomoya was not the heir by blood, being an adopted child of the Takahashi family, he had earned a unique place in their world—a place closer to the heart of the family than even the true heir.
He was reclusive, rarely seen outside his room, and those who lived and worked at the estate knew the reason for his withdrawal. They had all sworn their loyalty, bound to the estate by a secret that could never be spoken.
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