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Chapter 51: Forever Begins Today

Author: Djanati
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-07 23:26:52

The morning sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Blackwood Manor, casting golden streaks over the polished wooden floors. For the first time in what felt like forever, there was no tension in the air, no looming threat, no waiting for the next move in a battle they never asked for.

Sophia stretched beneath the covers, blinking against the soft light. The space beside her was empty, but the lingering warmth in the sheets told her Adrian hadn’t been gone for long. A quiet sense of peace settled over her, unfamiliar yet welcome.

The scent of fresh coffee drifted through the air, luring her from bed. She slipped on a robe and padded down the hallway, her bare feet making no sound against the cool marble floors.

In the kitchen, Adrian stood by the stove, flipping pancakes with a surprising ease that made her pause. The sight of him—barefoot, dressed in only sweatpants and a fitted t-shirt, his dark hair slightly mussed—was something she never expected to see.

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