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

left the office

tired? Want me to pick

rolled her eyes. “Don’t

one who wore me

hadn’t expected that Lucien, besides buying that dress, had also ordered extra–large

just hungry.

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I booked you a doctor’s

mark. “I’m

scoffed, “Insatiable desire is

was reluctant when she heard

come back

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

Kaia and Lucien headed to the

paths at

looked awkward, while Lucien remained unruffled. “Alden, off

lips pressed into a tight line. “Yeah, Uncle

his eyes flicked to Kaia beside him. But Kaia didn’t

to the months

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Is this their honeymoon?

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had already decided not to explain the real reason for their trip. It had nothing to do with the Graves

only mentioned it

a trip for fun,”

smile, unable to press further. “Well, have a good time. I’m

gone, Kaia

her indifference, let a slight smile curve his

You can nap

to make arrangements, so today, it was just Kaia and Lucien

softly, “Not sleepy, just

was anxious about meeting her mother’s

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Claire, Kaia had rarely

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