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Chapter

Hugh had leaned in at some point, his sharply defined features close enough for her to see every detail, Ills duke

reflected nothing!

Thenext moment, Serena felt a firmband grasp her chin. His grip was strong andvandelding, and be tied her face spward with quiet authority.

Her head tipped back until their eyes met, locked in an unspoken tensions.

ats lips parted slightly. "But now, you're Mrs. Larson. These oldcards from the past —shouldn't you get rid of them?—

His deep voice, smooth as a cello's melody, carried no anger. If anything, it sounded almost gentle..

Serena's long lashes tuttered as his fingers petuated. She picked up the card again. The memories that once felt sweet now carried nothing but pain,

She heard herself saying, quietly but firmly, "You don't need to tell me. I would've taken care of it anyway"

Huch let od a quiet hom et acknowledzevent, his equession unrealable

It seemed she still hadn't let go of that man

a smooth stop outside the riverside

elegant. The view from the terrace overlooked a river, tolling green hills

the entrance, stacks of Large boxes were

pieces that serenahad arranged to be

to help, but Serena shook her head. Til do

already lost two pieces while with Zach. She couldn't

was fragile. She didn't trust the maids, who had no experience handling them

a last-minute job this far out. If the wait was too long, the temperature shifts between day and night could make the porcelain even

whär

labor right here. Are you really

couldn't help but wonder if he

forearms, strong and defined she hesitated, then pressed her lips together. "Let's do

One by one, she

took the packages from her, wing off the approaching mulds before carrying

with his fingers, making sure they landed gently. He

the doorway, Serena watched his careful

cold and distant as

to exert force and when to show restraint. If they

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