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Chapter 72~Hope

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Eve had to count to three when she saw Axel standing in front of her—something she might have wanted so much but never dared to hope for. Indeed, he was there—staring at her with a pair of blue eyes that glared sharply as if he were an eagle that had just found its enemy's abode.

"You," That was the only word Axel said after a few seconds since his room's door opened. Then, as if realizing a mistake had occurred between them, Axel pulled the door handle and prepared to close it.

No.

No.

Of course, this wasn't what Eve had hoped for when she allowed herself to stand in front of his door without any hope. So, right before the door was completely shut, she pushed her body and managed to force her way in.

Yes, she forced herself into Axel’s hotel room without considering the risks she might face when sneaking into the room of a man who had just been engaged.

Crazy.

She knew she was crazy.

But what could she do when that madness had already taken over her?

"Have you lost your mind?" That w
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