Chapter 563:

“Whatever happens, it will pass,” he said, offering her a cigarette. His voice, low and even, carried an edge of frost and reassurance.

“We can only make the most of the moments we have,” he added, his eyes tracing her profile.

Under the moonlight, she looked striking yet unreachable, like a distant star—her beauty matched only by her remoteness.

“I know,” Allison replied, taking the cigarette from him. Understanding the sentiment didn’t make it any easier to practice. As the adrenaline of the night faded, the quiet left her feeling restless.

A soft clack pierced the stillness as Kellan’s silver lighter sparked to life, casting a brief, warm glow.

“Whatever happens, if you need anything—like tonight—don’t hesitate to reach out,” Kellan said, his voice low but steady.

scent of women’s cigarettes. From where Allison stood, Kellan’s silhouette seemed almost spectral, outlined by the moon’s silvery light. The faint glow

prompted an unexpected question. “Isn’t that a women’s brand? Why do you have it, Mr.

“I saw you smoking them once. Decided

eyes widened slightly, surprise flickering across her face as she processed his words. She glanced at the cigarette between his fingers, wondering how

a terrace, smoke curling around her as she calculated how to turn Kellan into an asset. She’d never imagined he’d notice such a small detail, let alone imitate it

on your shoulder,” Kellan said, interrupting

reached out, fingers brushing her shoulder as he plucked a fallen leaf from the

it could have been overlooked. Yet, in that sliver of time, the world

everything else faded into a blur, leaving only the shared warmth of their proximity. She could feel the

fallen leaf from her

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