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

Haven’t heard it before.”

froze at

“You… haven’t?”

her school years, played it just for

his dark eyes piercing as he asked meaningfully, “Do

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was just asking casually. I wrote this piece back in high

she composed it, Geoffrey looked at

did he realize how

stared blankly at

genuinely unfamiliar

didn’t dwell

busy. After all these years, how

the room, Maureen brought her handwritten

this. If everything’s acceptable, I’ll print it

the document and skimmed

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

the other party right to

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

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divorce proceedings

clause after another boiled down to one rule: living together meant he must keep his hands off

her, she could take

Geoffrey

short, she was determined to

sharp brows furrowed slightly. After a moment’s thought, he looked

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