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.

the scent of

yet still fully aware of his

Sharon’s lips on his, and although he didn’t

lead to more—perhaps even a child, after

undoubtedly a suitable partner

the initiative that night, his desire was

memory of Olivia, wrapped only in a woolen blanket, rushing into

their first

the stain of blood on

gentle with her, cautious not to hurt

be so

vision of Olivia beneath him, her slim waist and the beauty of her form, lingered in his mind, tormenting him over the

while he didn’t turn them away, each encounter left him thinking of Olivia-her arms

stark contrast to the fleeting connections he

whispers of “I love you, Raphael… I love…” repeatedly filling the

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