Chapter 1291

Evelyn’s gaze fell as she grappled with an inner torment that refused to dissolve, a pang self-reproach vivid in her eyes.

The train was quick, reaching Starhaven in just two hours.

of

From the moment they disembarked, Thalassa could sense that something was off with Evelyn. As they stepped out of the station, Thalassa preempted any discussion, turning to Lysander and saying, “I need to get back to Star Harbor Villa to be with my mom.”

No sooner had she spoken than a sleek black Rolls-Royce rolled up beside them, the door swinging open to reveal a man in a crisp suit.

Thalassa did a double-take. The man seemed both unfamiliar and eerily recognizable.

Upon closer inspection, recognition dawned on her face. It was indeed an old acquaintance.

“David, how on earth did you get so tanned?” Thalassa blinked, half-convinced her eyes were deceiving her.

But after a more careful look, the features were unmistakably David’s, though his skin had taken on a deep bronze as if he’d spent considerable time basking in the Afriland sun.

grinned, his pearly white teeth standing out against his darkened skin.

car,” he said, his tone a mix of respect and familiarity as he courteously held the door open.

looked to Lysander. She had made her intentions clear about returning to

in,” Lysander said with a deep, inscrutable look.

he slid into

he hadn’t insisted

said,

Evelyn to climb in first.

of sorts, her movements mechanical as

an eerie silence enveloped the interior despite the presence of

did you enjoy your trip to Eldoria? David asked, his voice

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the atmosphere.

was a

nose, a gesture to cover his awkwardness.

afternoon. How much fun do you think we had?” Thalassa said, breaking the

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