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18– Make-up

Author: Beauty
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-08 15:22:09

“I’m sorry, little bird,” Axel whispered, his arms enveloping Lily, holding her close. Her face was buried in his chest, her body trembling with silent sobs.

"I'm so sorry, little bird," Axel murmured again, his breath dancing across her ear, tickling her skin, sending a sensation of warmth through her bones.

She was confused. How could she harbor so much intense anger towards this man and still feel so much warmth for him?

How is it possible that butterflies are erupting in her stomach for a man she should hate?

She immediately clenched her jaw, her resolve refusing to break. She tried to fight Axel off, struggled with his grip, but he wouldn’t budge. He held onto her firmly, like his life depended on it.

“Let me go, Axel,” she gritted through clenched teeth, her voice shaking. Still, Axel refused to budge.

"I'm so sorry, please forgive me," he continued to plead, his voice filled with regret. "I was blind, insensitive to your feelings, to the pain you felt for being left in the dark
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