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Chapter 31: The Urge to Unravel

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last update Last Updated: 2025-04-02 18:42:33

Suzanne’s pov:

The villa was unlike anything I had ever seen. It wasn’t just luxurious, it was intimate. A place designed for escape, not just opulence.

Soft golden lights illuminated the grand space, highlighting the breathtaking architecture of smooth white walls, vaulted ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows that opened up to an endless view of the ocean.

The sound of the waves was a steady, rhythmic whisper, making it all feel like some kind of enchanted dream.

A staff member guided me to my suite, her polite smile barely concealing how well-trained she was to remain professional in a place like this. As she opened the doors, my breath caught in my throat.

It was magnificent.

The room was massive, yet it felt warm. A large four-poster bed with sheer white drapes stood in the centre, positioned so that the first thing I would see in the morning was the ocean.

Soft ambient lighting bathed everything in a golden glow. A private balcony stretched out beyond the glass doors, the salty
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