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Chapter 67. Second Stage (Part 6)
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2024-10-29 19:42:56"Who was that, Emma?" Liam asked concerned as he caressed her cute little face. "Emma?"
"That… I don't know."
He hadn't expected to find her in that state. She was in the bed sweating cold drops from her head as if she was going through a lot of pain. Even the beautiful strands of her silver hair were soaked in a cold sweat from the anxiety and endurance she had to bear.
He clutched his fists as he couldn't follow that man to kill him. Emma's condition was more urgent to attend, later he will have his revenge. However, the only thought of what could happen if he hadn't come in time, sent him a wave of frustration. If he hadn't delayed so much his arrival… then she would be safe in his arms.
"Emma," he took her into his embrace tightly. "I am sorry I didn't come early."
"Don't worry, okay?" she tried to calm him down as she could feel the raging emotions about to erupt.
Some hours ago, he was still hesitating from shamelessly ju
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