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Chapter 21: The Drawn Line

Author: Bridgie Isaac
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-08 21:44:28

Jacob walked to the door and then turned to look at her on the bed. His hands clenched by his side. Good thing he brought her back to his villa. Here, she can rest and heal with no one disturbing her. He still needs to go back to the hood as he has unfinished business there.

“ Melanie, don't leave her side.” he paused then let out a low sigh.

“ I do not know when I will be back but all of you are under protection so you have no reason to worry,” he assured her and as if remembering something, he turned to look at her and said, “ Keep an eye on Alice,”

With that said, he turned around and strode away with relief in his heart knowing she was under good care and would be safe.

Jacob entered the hall where the party was going on earlier but they all seemed to have retired to their respective rooms except one person who still lurks behind the curtains.

Lordess Veronica.

“ I thought you wouldn't come back,” Her voice sounded distant but yet close.

Jacob had seen the shadow behind t
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