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Chapter 63: The First to Step Closer [Warning]

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last update Last Updated: 2024-12-11 18:43:12

Olivia was sitting in her room long after Victor’s confession. The truth he had revealed was hard for her, yet it explained so much…..the memories that had surrounded, the fear she once felt. She stared at her reflection in the mirror, her own face feeling unfamiliar.

Was forgiveness even possible after everything? And if it was, did she have the strength to give it?

The next morning, Victor was waiting in the dining room. He had barely slept; his thoughts were full with Olivia’s reaction. When she enters the room, their eyes met, and he stood, unsure of what to expect.

“Good morning,” he said softly, his voice was cautious.

Olivia nodded, taking a seat across from him. Finally, she spoke, her tone measured. “I’ve been thinking about what you told me.” “I’m not saying I forgive you…not yet,” she said, her eyes steady. “But… I think I want to try. To see if we can move on.”

Relief passed over Victor’s face, and he nodded. “I promise I won’t let you down.”

In the following days, Victor
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