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Maximus eyed me intently. His gaze felt like it was examining every detail of my face, making me feel completely transparent. He took a deep breath before standing up and approaching me, closing our distance. I instinctively stepped back, unsure of where to go. My chest tightened, my heartbeat racing, and I gasped as he suddenly lifted me with ease, carrying me to the wide couch.He sat down, keeping me on his lap. The heat between us was suffocating, making my body tremble.“I-I…” The tension between us was palpable, creating an atmosphere charged with unspoken intentions. I squirmed, trying to break free from his hold.His eyes darkened. “Stop moving.”I froze at his command, my breath catching in my throat.“M-Max…”Without a word, he poured water into a glass from the center table with one hand and handed it to me. “Drink. You seem tense.” I was speechless! Wasn’t that his fault?Still, I took the glass, sipping obediently. After I returned the water glass, his thumb traced my
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Royal is probably three years older than me, and I’ve known her for over a decade since we often move in the same circles. Wherever her family is invited, my parents usually are too.Two bodyguards trailed behind us as we walked down the hallway, their presence making me uneasy. The farther we went, the fewer people we encountered—the Medical Records Department was tucked away at the far end of the building.I glanced back at them before nervously looking at Royal.“Is something wrong?” she asked.“No, nothing at all! I’m just...” I hesitated, unsure if she would understand. Only Kyros and my parents knew what I was going through. Maybe Maximus had an idea based on our last conversation.Royal turned to the bodyguards. “Give us some space. Stay at least five meters back.”They followed her order without hesitation, and I felt the tight
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Two stylists attended to me, meticulously arranging the exquisite lace fabric against my skin. Thankfully, my makeup was flawless, masking the exhaustion from my restless night.The discoveries Royal and I made yesterday continued to disturb me. Could his mother be the explanation for why Maximus is acting so strangely? And why did he have such an extensive medical history?Royal was truly afraid of my relationship with Maximus, worried he might hurt me. Her anxious question replayed in my mind: “Are you sure about this marriage, Gazelle?”I assured her of my certainty—but in truth, what alternatives did I have at this point?Besides, Dr. Castillo practices as a surgeon. It seemed entirely plausible that Max had undergone medical procedures or hospitalizations in the past without my knowledge.The door creaked open, and the very man occupying my thoughts stepped inside. The stylists exc
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