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.

Raphael remembered the scent of her perfume

yet still

although he didn’t push her away, he

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

a suitable partner by many

her taking the initiative that

wrapped only in a woolen blanket, rushing into his embrace

was their first time

the stain of blood on the sheets, and

had been gentle with her, cautious not to hurt her further after

hadn’t dared to be so hurried

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

interest in him, and while he didn’t turn them

were maddening, a stark contrast

whispers of

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