No Mercy, No Forgiveness

Only then did she notice the intense gaze from the doorway.

“You’re back?”

Maureen lowered the piano lid and stood up.

Geoffrey leaned against the doorframe, his tall frame casting a shadow. “Why did you stop?”

Back when he was swamped with work, he never knew Maureen played so beautifully. Only when Adrian came de- manding favors did he overhear her playing once.

That day, furious with Maureen’s brother Adrian, he remembered taking it out on her–scolding her harshly.

She never returned here since, never touched the keys again.

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Back then, he hadn’t thought much of it.

“I didn’t want to disturb you.”

Maureen paused, then added, “The agreement’s ready. Shall we review it?”

Geoffrey had nearly forgotten about the contract during his tri

p.

“Mm.”

Walking side by side,

suddenly remarked, “You play well. What was that

Haven’t heard it before.”

froze at

“You… haven’t?”

composed it during her school years, played it just

eyes piercing as he asked meaningfully, “Do

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forgotten and shook her head: “I was just asking casually. I wrote this

she composed it, Geoffrey looked at her

now did he realize how talented

stared blankly at

reaction seemed genuinely unfamiliar

didn’t dwell on

Geoffrey was busy. After all these years, how could he possibly remember one

in the room, Maureen brought her handwritten agreement

If everything’s acceptable, I’ll print it for

the document

parties shall respect each other’s boundaries. Physical contact beyond what’s appropriate for

grant the other party right

Geoffrey must properly care for Ethan. Upon Maureen’s full repayment, Ethan’s custody

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proceedings

…

after another boiled down to one rule: living together meant he

she could take the initiative to leave

the money was repaid, Geoffrey must grant her

was

sharp brows furrowed slightly. After a moment’s