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Dawn broke, its warm golden rays piercing through the clouds as a dazzling red sun rose slowly from the dark blue sea. The sky transformed into a vibrant canvas of pinkish–purple, orange, and soft gold.

On the empty top deck, a man with a cold yet deeply affectionate demeanor, his shirt unbuttoned casually at the collar and hair slightly tousled by the sea breeze, played the cello with intense focus.

Before him, a stunning young woman in a white silk–cotton dress danced gracefully against the backdrop of the rising sun. Her hair was tied in a loosely woven, voluminous braid that suggested an unskilled hand.

They occasionally glanced at each other from a distance, sharing knowing smiles.

Busy staff preparing breakfast glimpsed the scene on deck and involuntarily paused to admire the breathtakingly beautiful moment.

Inside the restaurant, Quinn, who had just grabbed a cup of coffee and was watching the sunrise by the window, overheard the admiring whispers of the staff. He looked toward the deeply affectionate couple in the distance.

On the second–floor deck, Lucas, sleepless all night and with a stubbly beard, looked up at the faintly visible, dancing figure above, his eyes red and tears streaming down.

Behind him, Olivia, who had also risen early, was staring intently at Natasha dancing. After a long while, she lowered her head, staring at her left leg, which had been injured in prison, concealing the sheen of tears in her eyes.

The one feeling most relaxed and carefree was probably Ramona, who was excited at the thought of returning today and had woken up early.

She admired the performance, a sight she might never witness again in her lifetime, Smiling, she looked at Thomas, whom she had met by chance.

She said, “The Clark family clearly wasn’t short on money, yet they failed to raise their daughter well. Now look, she’s taken.”

‘That possessive, obsessive, domineering man, Alexei, truly has it easy,‘ Ramona

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thought.

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Thomas, looking haggard, watched Natasha laugh lightly after being caught, and his expression dimmed.

Life had twisted and turned, fraught with misunderstandings and missed chances. The Clark family didn’t deserve her.

She would live better under someone else’s care.

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When getting off the boat, Olivia, arm–in–arm with Lucas, stopped in front of Natasha. “Lucas and I are getting married.”

Lucas was so embarrassed he wanted to escape, but unconsciously, like Olivia, he looked into Natasha’s eyes, hoping to see a hint of emotion.

She remained calm, not even a hint of surprise on her face. Her delicate eyebrows simply rose, and her voice was teasing.

She said, “What? Do you want me to send a gift?”

Remembering the “gifts” Natasha had given at her solo performance and

Madeline’s birthday party, Olivia’s face fell.

to provoke her; instead, Olivia felt a

pulled back Lucas, who was about to explain, and said with a stiff expression,

Natasha smiled.

want it, but she was

choice but to accept this

Quinn and

this cut on the dance floor protecting my date. It wasn’t just a power outage surprise,

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“Don’t you already

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say, if you ever need help, you can call me. After all, aren’t

Alexei returned his gaze.

head with a hint of self–mockery. “You’ve always been effortlessly capable of overcoming obstacles no one else can.

waving without looking back. “Visit Grandpa when you

watched his retreating

the kidnappers, Shawn and Dylan reported that the assailants had first captured Chloe, who was alone in her room, and

always disliked Natasha. There was a explanation for her

Everything was logical.

the same

Alexei scoffed.

believed

ever compromise Natasha’s safety by

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were the last to

leave, she let out a deep

the CEO of the yacht company, the man who had previously solicited her investment, confidently

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how was it? Did you enjoy yourself?

kicked him, sending him flying two yards away. “Invest? Invest

that, she stormed away

following behind, shrank his neck and glanced sympathetically at the man. ‘You didn’t flee while you could, and now you’ve provoked

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with the trip and would have

he disappeared, and no one knew what he

finally had some free time and was at home playing with Natasha when an

to see Alexei playing a childish spinning top game with a person and a dog, almost unable to believe

his wheelchair behind him almost slipped,

Alexei, so cold and unapproachable in public, would secretly play such

at Natasha, who was glaring at Dereck. ‘Is he raising a wife

daze. In

care, he became aloof and cold. When he grew up, he was already ruthless and

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this harmonious, heartwarming scene of Alexei, Natasha,

ever had such moments?‘ Dereck gripped the