You Hit My Heart by Kylie Stanford

Chapter 2097: Wrist Cutting

That night.

East Palace.

This was Joyce's second visit to the East Palace, but her mindset was entirely different from the first time.

The palace's internal affairs office sent a car to take them to the entrance of the East Palace.

Reuben went to prepare the escort ship for their departure the next evening and did not accompany them.

Hajime ordered the internal affairs office to draft documents and arrange for the announcement of the succession. By this time, Clint and the palace's troops had driven out all of the Yoshikawa family's guards from Eastern Capital. The curfew remained in effect, and street inspections were strict, but all patrols and armored vehicles had been replaced by Tanaka family personnel.

When Joyce got out of the car, she turned and hugged Luther. "Wait for me here. I'll come out as soon as it's over."

Luther nodded. "Of course, I'll wait for you."

Joyce turned to leave the car.

Suddenly, Luther pulled her back into his arms and kissed her gently.

The kiss was not filled with desire, only reluctance.

Joyce returned his kiss.

The professional agent from the internal affairs office was driving, and Darrin sat in the front passenger seat. He knew what was happening in the back but just looked out the window. He had been in Rohomes for some time and was mentally prepared not to return. But now that he could go back tomorrow, he felt excited. Moreover, Grizela, who had changed her name to Sitou Grizela, would go back with him, making him even more eager.

Luther ended the gentle kiss with another peck on Joyce's lips.

"Remember, nothing and no one can separate us. I will always love you," he said.

Joyce understood and nodded.

As she got out of the car, Darrin solemnly said, "Young Marshal, rest assured, I will protect Mr. Warner."

walked through the heavy

there

Knowles, please," he

change surprised Joyce a

to Clint's sleeping

looked just as

embroidered with golden chrysanthemums hung elegantly. The delicate bonsai of bamboo still stood in its place, its vibrant green color lush and fresh. The first time she came here, she almost thought she had traveled

floor inside was covered with tatami mats. She

her made

of candles were lit on the

surrounding an empty

setup looked like it was meant for

wait here for a moment," Tadasuke said respectfully

needed to come to East Palace and Clint's sleeping quarters-maybe it was

last time she came here was during the day when warm sunlight couldn't penetrate this deep hall. Now it was night, making it feel even colder and

main hall

behind her and turned to see

having

He wore a loose navy blue kimono with

exuded nobility. His ebony eyes held a cold and sharp light that commanded respect with just one

Joyce frowned slightly.

she didn't want

still

walked past Joyce without looking at her. "Follow me," he

the empty space surrounded by nine circles of candles and sat down on the ground. Joyce avoided the flames and followed him inside, sitting down as well. The

across from Clint with a golden

then did she notice how luxurious and unique it looked-like it was made

do we need to do to break this

ground; his

your clothes,"

Joyce froze and instinctively

in shock. "Clint, what do you mean? Don't go too far! You asked me to spend a night with you just for this purpose? You never intended