He clenched his right hand repeatedly as if lost in thought.

The ember flickered, now bright, now fading, matching the rhythm of his deep drags.

As he inhaled deeply, the ember glowed brighter.

It mirrored the persistent flame of desire in his heart, never quite extinguished.

After that night, Dulcie noticed a subtle yet undeniable shift in Kyson’s behavior.

His deliberate distancing became painfully clear in the following few days.

Though they still shared a room at night, Kyson spoke significantly less, his words clipped and emotionless, always maintaining a physical and emotional distance.

The intimacy between them had dissolved into a distant, almost haunting memory.

Accustomed to his unpredictable moods, Dulcie buried herself in work.

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Library

Their silent treatment lasted for a month, stretching into the chilly days of early November.

Then, a massive case erupted in Stastle, sending shockwaves through the nation.

the news broke online, Lucinda was deeply

years to expanding its overseas business,

securing a spot among the

noticed an

whispered amongst themselves, their

but chose not to inquire

returned to her office that she turned to Vivian, her special assistant who had transferred from

talking about after the meeting? They seemed quite agitated,” Lucinda asked, glancing

eyes widened

“Don’t you know, Mrs.

the news, a top headline everywhere

Stastle is

Lucinda’s pen didn’t pause.

with work and haven’t had time to check

prominent Perez family was

heard it

entire house was drenched in blood, like

share

situation was reflected in

family was

they

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