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Chapter 541

Author: Daisy Lady
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-12 21:51:46

Eva met his gaze, her breath catching as she took in the intense warmth in his dark eyes. His look held something deeper than admiration, there was a fierce devotion there, an affection so steady it made her heart skip a beat. She barely registered that her fingers had moved to gently smooth the dark circles beneath his eyes.

“You’ve got dark circles,” she murmured, her tone softening as her fingers traced lightly over his cheek. The position was starting to strain, so she shifted to face him, but he released her the moment she turned.

Eva frowned, surprised and a little stung by the sudden distance. Was he uncomfortable looking at her? Did he not want to be this close? But why? Was her hollow face too hard to look at? Was it because he didn't want to directly touch her hair or—

Her thoughts spiraled until—“Ow!” She winced, clutching her forehead as he flicked her gently.

“You’re overthinking again,” he teased, an amused smile tugging at his lips. “Stop being dramatic, I barely used a
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