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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

mough, thecar pulled to a smooth stop outside

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

Large boxes were neatly arranged inside

pieces that serenahad arranged to

moved to help, but Serena shook her head. Til

two pieces while with

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

this far out. If the wait was too

His whär dress shirt chng in

labor right here. Are you really

couldn't help but wonder if he was

defined she hesitated, then pressed her lips

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

ask any questions. He simply took the packages from her, wing off the approaching mulds before

down, he cushioned the bottom of each package with his fingers, making sure they landed gently. He had no idea what these things were.

his careful movements. A warmth flickered

cold and distant

methodical and composed, knowing when to exert force and when to show restraint. If

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