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Alaric sat in the spacious lounge of his penthouse, staring at the leather-bound journal Elona had left behind, in the hospital grade room, in the villa where she'd treated him and brought him back from his vegetative state.His chest tightened as he ran his fingers over the worn pages, filled with scribbled notes about her pregnancy and motherhood. The words felt like daggers to his heart, a stark reminder of everything he had missed, everything he had lost due to Harley Carter’s deceit.He could still hear her voice from the day he’d regained consciousness. Weak and trembling, he had overheard her speaking to Master Fu as she worked tirelessly to save his life."He didn’t even want to look at me, Master Fu. He believed I betrayed him. I endured everything. The rejection, the accusations, the loneliness. I bore our children alone, naming them after him because, despite everything, I couldn’t stop loving him. I wanted a part of him to stay with me, even if he never came back. What wou
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As the private yacht docked at the Isle de la Lumiere, Elona's eyes widened in awe. The island's crystal-clear waters and powdery white sand beaches sparkled like diamonds in the sunlight. Alaric smiled, pleased with himself for choosing this exclusive resort.Their villa was a stunning oceanfront retreat, complete with a private pool and outdoor Jacuzzi. The triplets squealed with delight, racing to explore every nook and cranny.The next morning, Elona decided to visit the resort's spa, seeking some much-needed relaxation. As she entered the serene lobby, a familiar voice called out her name. "Elona! Oh my goodness, it's been ages!" Tania Gilbert rushed towards her, arms open wide.Elona's eyes welled up with tears as the two friends embraced, holding each other tightly. They hadn't seen each other in five years, not since Tania had gone into hiding to escape Harley Carter's relentless pursuit.Over coffee, Elona poured out her heart, sharing every detail of her journey since they'd
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Elona's hands trembled slightly as she held the phone to her ear, waiting for Master Fu's voice to answer on the other end. When his calm, soothing tone finally came through, it felt like the world steadied beneath her feet."Master Fu," she began, her voice carrying a rare tremor of vulnerability. "I have something important to tell you." "Ah, child, what is it?" Master Fu's voice, warm and full of concern, felt like a comforting embrace.Elona drew in a shaky breath, the words she had rehearsed in her mind suddenly heavy with meaning. "It's about Alaric. I've... I've accepted him. He's the one I want to spend my life with."A brief silence followed, and for a fleeting moment, doubt gnawed at her. Would Master Fu approve of her choice, knowing how fiercely protective he was of her?But when he spoke, his voice carried a smile. "Ah, Elona, I'm glad to hear that. You deserve happiness, and if Alaric is the one who brings you joy, then my heart is glad."Elona's chest swelled with grati
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Kian stood at the wide-open balcony of his guest bedroom at the Guild headquarters, his fingers curled tightly around the ornate railing. The cool night air did little to ease the storm raging inside him. He had spent his life running, from the truth, from himself, from the consequences of his choices. But tonight, he could no longer hide.Behind him, the grand doors creaked open, and light footsteps approached. Elona. He knew her presence before he even turned. “You wanted to see me?” she asked, her voice calm but distant.Kian inhaled deeply, steeling himself before facing her. She looked as poised as ever, her striking features illuminated by the moonlight, but there was something else, something he had put there. A wound, not of steel or poison, but of betrayal.“Elona…” he hesitated, his throat tightening. “There’s something I need to say. Something I should have said a long time ago.” She crossed her arms, waiting. “I’m listening.”His fingers clenched at his sides before he for
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