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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

thecar pulled to a smooth stop outside the riverside

the terrace overlooked a river, tolling green hills framing both sides. It was

of Large boxes were neatly arranged

pieces that serenahad arranged

Serena shook her head. Til do

with Zach. She couldn't afford to

She didn't trust the maids, who had no experience handling

to call a professional service, wondering if they would even take a last-minute job this far out. If the wait was too long, the temperature shifts between day

dial, Hugh had already shrugged off his jacket. His whär

free labor right here. Are you really going

wonder if

strong and defined she hesitated, then pressed her lips together. "Let's do it together. It looks like a lot, but it's mostly

went along with it and began unpacking the items. One by one, she cardully removed the layers of

simply took the packages from her, wing off

with his fingers, making sure they landed gently. He had no idea what these things were. But they were important to

doorway, Serena watched his careful movements. A warmth flickered in

as cold and distant as the rumors

composed, knowing when to exert

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