Chapter 130

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OVER THE NEXT TWO WEEKS

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But, in the days that followed, his good mood deteriorated until there was no trace of lightness remaining in his features.

Just the usual; a face made out of stone, coated with heavy frown lines.

That look made him terrifying to everyone including Ismena, even though they didn't see much of each other.

He'd been busy with his duties, both the ones that concern Naturiah and the ones that concern the NAALC business outside of Naturiah.

Apart from that, Ismena had a hunch that he might—he just MIGHT—be avoiding her too.

Her hunch only grew when he never slept beside her for the night. He didn't make sexual advances at her. It might be because she was still recovering from his sexual demands three days ago. But it bothered her that he does not sleep beside her at night either. Instead, he'd sleep in another bedroom.

Then, the next day, Marian arranged out the bedroom next to his and warmly informed he