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Chapter 264

Author: Cloud Drop
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He was Elijah, yet somehow, he wasn't.

She stood still while staring at the man in front of her who had transformed into someone else. He wore Jacob's mask, playing his role. He came closer to her.

Why was he doing this? Why?

"Is this what you like?"

"I can be like him."

"I give you my heart. Will you accept it?"

A few days ago, when Elijah had said those words to her, she had been in a daze. She barely understood what he meant, not realizing the depth of what he was trying to convey.

Now, standing before him, Liesel suddenly felt her heart race with panic. She finally understood what Elijah had meant.

He had asked, "You're upset. Is it because you like men like Jacob?"

He had said, "If you love Jacob so much, then I'll become him."

His eyes had been filled with longing and sincerity as he had earnestly said, "Liesel, if I give you my heart, will you accept it?"

He hadn't asked, "Do you want it?" He had asked, "Will you accept it?"

He had humbled himself, putting himself i
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