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Gambler's End

Author: Kim Swan
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

ROYAL SAFE HOUSE

Chloe's footstep slowly grew heavy as she saw a man whom she could easily tell was her father even though he had his back turned against her.

"Dad…" She called out as she stretched out her hand to reach him.

Mason, who was staring through the window of the big bedroom he was staying in, quickly turned to see his daughter.

Their eyes met with a mix of excitement, anticipation, and a hint of apprehension. Three long years of separation melt away in an instant, and an overwhelming surge of emotions floods their hearts.

There was a moment of stunned silence, as they took in the changes time has wrought upon each other.

Mason, unable to contain his joy any longer, breaks into a wide smile, his eyes brimming with tears of happiness.

Chloe was initially hesitant as she felt her heart race as a smile spread across her face, mirroring the immense love she felt in her father's presence.

With her trembling body, she stepped into her father's waiting embrace, feeling a rush o
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