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Chapter 124 – Purpose Fulfilled

Author: Florence Su
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-21 10:25:55
Elena’s brow creased slightly at Jace’s last words, a subtle look of confusion crossing her features. She had grown accustomed to Jace's cryptic comments, his veiled allusions to matters she didn’t fully understand.

But this time, she sensed that there were layers of meaning hidden beneath these words, secrets that he chose not to share.

But tonight, she was too emotionally drained to press him for answers.

The ceremony, the reception, the overwhelming emotions of the day had left her feeling exhausted and less alert. She wanted to believe him, to trust in his promises, to embrace the happiness that seemed within her reach.

So she pushed aside her nagging doubts, choosing instead to focus on the present moment, on the man who held her in his arms. She told herself that she would address her concerns later, when she was rested and had the clarity to confront him.

As he slipped her underwear off, leaving her completely naked before him, she noticed again the calculating glint in his eyes
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