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Chapter 60

Author: C.K Hawks
last update Last Updated: 2023-09-15 16:14:18

'Aunt, Rufus, Ari. You must think the worst of me at this point; that I'm stubborn and ungrateful. That I betrayed my family once more. But I had to do this. I must clear my family's name, and perhaps I and Luca will have a chance at happiness.'

Despite his obedience, Arlen was enveloped with worry.

Luca did not stop until they were two towns away from the capital. Even so, he did not want to stay for the night.

The following day, they continued travelling like bandits on the run.

Luca remained silent most of the time, but Arlen trusted him wholeheartedly. Beaumont became calmer when they entered a domain around the borders of Candor, allowing them an entire night's rest at an inn.

"You need a change of clothes. Stay here, I'll go buy some," Luca said once the room was secured. Arlen simply nodded and made himself comfortable on the bed.

As Luca reached the door, he suddenly stopped and turned back. "On second thought, maybe we should go together." Luca had learned the hard way
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