Chapter 1083:

Regaining her composure, she let out a measured breath and lowered her eyes to the necklace resting against his collarbone—a thick, golden Chrome Hearts chain that looked oddly out of place on him.

She couldn’t help wondering—did Aliza give it to him?

Back when they were together, Kristopher wouldn’t so much as touch something that didn’t match his taste, let alone wear it.

He remained bent for a moment, waiting. When she still hadn’t moved, he tilted his head up, confused. “What’s wrong? You can’t get it off either?”

His sudden movement startled her, and as he lifted his head, his nose brushed lightly across her lips.

She blinked, stunned, then hurriedly reached out to wipe his face. “Sorry—sorry, that was an accident.”

“It’s fine,” he said, catching her wrist mid-reach and brushing his own nose. He glanced at the back of his hand, checking—no lipstick smudges.

said awkwardly, “Just… lower your head again. I’ll get it off

as a retriever. This time, she didn’t let herself hesitate. Her fingers worked quickly at the

down blankly

eyebrow. “You like

curiosity, she tilted her head. “Just wondering. This

favorite tales are

question seemed to

when he left his company that morning. Knowing he might be getting an

paid attention—until

finally took

piece, the garish gold did

scratched the back of his head sheepishly. “Just… trying

if the longer she held it, the more likely her questions would start

than words ever could. The necklace had to be a gift from Aliza. And whatever it meant to

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