Chapter 86 Can You Ever Say Something Nice for Once

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Thirty minutes later, Veronica, with Leah by her side, carefully scaled the back wall of the James family estate and slipped quietly into the waiting Rolls–Royce parked just beyond the gates.

Once the car door clicked shut, an unmistakable masculine scent filled the confined space. Veronica kept her head down, her hands tightly clutched together, her body tense and clearly uncomfortable.

Her uncase stood in sharp contrast to Leah, who was far more composed,

Emyr had already instructed Tad to dig into Veronica’s past. However, there were three missing years, an untraceable gap in her history.

Despite all the resources of the Cross family, they couldn’t uncover any details about that time.

It was a mystery so well hidden, only a few forces could have managed it.

Emyr’s voice broke the silence. “You really don’t remember anything from those three years?” His tone was sharp, and Veronica froze in place, her body stiffening with sudden dread.

Her fearful reaction made Emyr frown even more deeply.

How could she be so nervous?

Veronica swallowed hard, her voice shaky. “I–I had a long–lasting fever while I was away. That’s why I came back…”

“Not a single memory remains?” Emyr pressed, his eyes narrowing.

“No

none at all.”

it to

Veronica kept her head lowered, avoiding Emyr’s intense gaze, scared that her lie would

expression darkened as irritation flickered

your hands,”

Veronica extended her hands toward

them a quick glance, then rubbed his temples in

in calluses and

a woman pretending to be a man. But seeing how meek

private hospital for a full exam. Maybe they can help you recover your memories. Here’s my number–keep it with you,

began to race. She felt as if it might

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“Mr. Emyr,

and Celeste absent, Charmaine

she made her way to the eastern dining

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the cast side offered more upscale private rooms, complete with lounges and gaming areas.

Charmaine spotted Daniel walking with a group

his face lighting up with surprise and pleasure.

his friends teased, “Oh, look at Daniel–he’s got a beauty calling out to him. Lucky

Her name’s Charmaine, and she’s the most important person in my life,” Daniel replied with

“Charmaine, I’m so

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