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Chapter 116
What do you mean, Sebastian?" Rose questioned, her voice quivering with a mix of uncertainty and fear. She remained bent before him, her vulnerability exposed as he continued to caress her chin with his hands. The touch, juxtaposed with the intensity of the moment, sent shivers down her spine.
Sebastian's gaze bore into hers, his eyes holding a peculiar glimmer that she struggled to decipher. His response came, oddly calm yet laced with an enigmatic undertone. "It's a simple question, Rose. Do you love me... yet?" His words hung in the air, pregnant with unspoken implications.
Confusion coursed through Rose's veins. Why had he hesitated before uttering that single word—yet? It carried a weight of expectation, as if he anticipated a transformation within her, a shift in her emotions that would align with his desires. The implication unsettled her, a nagging voice warning her of the hidden agenda
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