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Chapter 221: He Hopes She Will Forget

Chapter 221: He Hopes She Will Forget

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

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I entered the restaurant in the evening, surprised to find only Marcus waiting for me. The private dining chamber was empty of other guests.

He stood in the dim lamplight wearing a crisp white shirt with sleeves rolled up to his wrists, lighting candles on the table. Behind him, floor–to–ceiling windows revealed the city’s enchanting nighttime silhouette, neon lights reflecting against the darkness.

In the past, such a romantic scene might have moved me. Now I only felt puzzled.

I slowed my pace and walked to my seat. “What does this mean?”

Marcus extinguished the candle in his hand and smiled faintly. “It’s been a long time since we had a proper meal alone together. I thought being formal would be better.”

“Such formality isn’t necessary,” I replied, keeping my voice neutral.

He hummed in agreement, then added, “Perhaps this is my last time?”

His words stunned me. Was he trying to gain my sympathy? I pulled out my chair and sat

down.

retorted.

understand that to mean you couldn’t bear to

a server over to order while Marcus watched me with

touched his

these years, we never had a proper date, did we?” he

to my mouth, without immediately

used to think we could make up for

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trying to say?” I asked,

mating ceremony,” he answered, his voice

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ceremony darkened my mood instantly. I put

this what you wanted to tell

smiled bitterly. “In this world, some things cannot be made up for, Marcus. Scars on the human heart cannot be

his utensils. He forced out a

still hope you can forget the unpleasantness of the past,” he added, not meeting

and leaned forward. “What gives you the

eyes burning with an

before never occurred,” I replied firmly, “otherwise,

meal. Marcus pressed his thin lips together tightly and

by

of them frowned. “Why didn’t you report the crime immediately after

time,” I

officers exchanged glances before turning back to me. “Since the indent didn’t occur within our jurisdiction, we’ll contact the Central Territory enforcement station for investigation. If the facts are verified, we’ll handle the