Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 687 Under the silver glow of the moon, the chill of the night air was pierced by howling winds.

Yet inside the bar, it was as warm as a midsummer night-

Cliff had organized a poker night, and the atmosphere was electric with excitement.

"Pair of twos, I win! Ha, your Ferrari is now mine!"

"No fair, you're cheating! Let's go another round!"

"Come on, don't be a sore loser! Alright, I'll give you another chance. But if I win again, your house in Cedar Grove Estates is mine too."

"You're on!"

It was just a car and a house, not like they couldn't afford to lose them!

Cliff wasn't betting; he was just enjoying the show. As one round ended, he glanced back and noticed Murray sitting alone on the couch, nursing a drink.

"Hey, why the long face? They're betting big tonight. Don't you want to join in?"

Murray looked disinterested: "You guys go ahead."

fine vintage of Lafite like it

decided to leave

pour

It was Grace.

but remembering the times she had gone out

cold, and the background music was loud and chaotic. The woman paused for a moment, likely guessing

was lethargic, as if nothing could catch his interest: "Sorry, I've got

hang up, to show she was unfazed, which is exactly what Murray

help wanting to say something

Murray asked: "Didn't you say you had a final

it was

asked, not really

about their visit to the botanical garden and the exam

to stay overnight at the base. Pretty

you collect

through Grace's eyes, but her tone remained steady: "Yes, all ten basic

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said "goodbye" before he could hang up,