Chapter 217 A Reunion Across Time

Kaia felt like she’d been adrift all night, weightless and lost.

Moans surged around her, each one louder, making her shiver.

Only when dawn broke did she slip into a hazy sleep.

Lucien kissed away a tear from the corner of her eye, smiling softly.

He hated seeing her sad in daylight–he preferred her tears only in his embrace at night.

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The next day, Kaia went to the law firm to request time off.

Jude raised a brow. “Kaia, aren’t you hot?”

Kaia caught him eyeing the scarf around her neck and tensed. “Jude, it’s fashion. My style statement!”

Jude chuckled helplessly.

He was losing touch with young people’s trends.

“Your leave’s approved. You don’t have any pressing cases right now. When you’re back, take on a few pro bono cases. It’ll be year–end soon.”

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Jude smiled faintly, “With a solid year–end report like that, the partners are sure to be impressed.”

Kaia understood his meaning and gave a grateful smile. “Thanks, Jude.”

“Enough with the thanks. Go, spend time with family, and don’t worry about work.”

Jude shooed her off, feeling a bit like a proud father.

She’d gone from a clueless rookie to someone who could now hold her own.

was proud

the office building, Lucien’s

you tired? Want me

rolled her eyes. “Don’t you

he the one

expected that Lucien, besides buying that dress, had also ordered

just hungry. He is

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doctor’s appointment tomorrow.

conjured a question mark. “I’m not sick. What’s there to

“Insatiable desire is a

she

back soon,

her, “Don’t worry, it’s just a few days. I won’t miss your

the airport

crossed paths at

awkward, while Lucien remained unruffled. “Alden, off to see

lips pressed into a tight line.

eyes flicked to Kaia beside him. But Kaia didn’t even glance at him. She stayed focused on

Alden, adding to the months

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Is this their honeymoon?

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not to explain the real reason for their trip. It

only mentioned it briefly to

just a trip

unable to press further. “Well, have a good

was gone, Kaia pocketed her

with her indifference, let a slight

soon. You can

had returned two days earlier to make arrangements, so today, it was just Kaia and

smiled softly, “Not sleepy, just

was anxious about meeting her

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had rarely felt

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