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Crystal swallowed, waiting expecting him to say something. Anything.But he didn’t.He broke the stare first, walking past her as if she were invisible.Her fingers curled into fists, her heart sinking.She turned slightly, watching as he moved to the dining area. The dim light overhead cast sharp lines across his features—his strong jaw, the slight shadows under his eyes, the cool indifference in his expression.He grabbed a glass from the table, poured himself some water, and took a slow sip.No words. No questions. No acknowledgment of the storm inside her.Her throat tightened.She didn’t know why she had expected anything different.Maybe she had hoped, just for a second, that he would offer some kind words. That he would tell her she wasn’t alone.But Adrian wasn’t that kind of man.She looked away, swallowing the lump in her throat, ready to retreat back into her own pain.Then—A movement.Subtle. Almost absentminded.Crystal glanced up, and her breath caught as she watched Ad
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The kitchen was quiet, except for the soft clinking of utensils as Crystal wiped down the counter. The faint aroma of butter and freshly brewed tea lingered in the air, but she barely noticed. Her hands moved mechanically, scrubbing away at a stubborn stain on the wooden surface.She wasn’t just cleaning; she was keeping herself occupied—trying to push away the endless thoughts clawing at her mind.Just then, the sound of heels clicking against the tiled floor made her pause.Evelyn entered, elegant as always, her sharp eyes sweeping over Crystal before she spoke. “You’ll need to go out for grocery shopping today.”Crystal turned, wiping her damp hands on the rag she held. Evelyn reached into her purse, pulling out a neatly folded list and a sleek black card.“Here,” she said, placing them on the counter. “Make sure you get everything on that list. And don’t take all day.”Crystal nodded silently, taking the list and card without question.Evelyn barely spared her another glance bef
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