Chapter 3869

After watching her silently for a moment, Raphael instructed the driver, “Hit the road.

As Sharon refused to get in the car, Raphael directed the driver to leave, showing no sign of hesitation or compromise-typical of his treatment of Sharon over the years.

Raphael’s reasons for keeping Sharon close were pragmatic rather than romantic.

Initially, he was drawn to Sharon because she stood out in their circle.

Curious, Raphael wondered if he could fall in love with such a remarkable woman, perhaps then he could marry her and erase Olivia from his thoughts.

He did make an effort.

Over time, and especially during moments of inebriation, their relationship grew closer.

under the influence of alcohol, Raphael remembered the scent

was drunk, yet still fully aware of

didn’t push her away,

the possibility that intimacy might lead to more—perhaps even a child, after which they could just get married, which seemed a natural

suitable

despite her taking the initiative that night, his

was haunted by a memory of Olivia, wrapped only in a woolen blanket,

their first time

remembered the stain of blood on

not to hurt her further

hadn’t dared to be so hurried with her

her slim waist and the beauty of her form, lingered in his mind, tormenting him

he didn’t turn

maddening, a stark contrast to

that night, her whispers of “I love you, Raphael… I love…” repeatedly filling

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