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Departed

Author: Red Lily
last update Last Updated: 2023-01-15 05:42:45

One day ago,

Flora woke up in Claude's arms.

He was asleep, still hugging her tight. The woman looked at his peaceful face. And she felt the urge to sob.

What just happened last night?

Who did she meet last night?

Was it a devil? Was it a monster? Was it Claude?

She knew Claude was nothing but a perfect lie.

That teen boy's name was not Claude.

Flora looked at the man sleeping by her side. And she touched his face gently. It was dawn, and the early sunlight made his face even more handsome. How can a monster be that beautiful? How can she love him that much?

At that exact moment, Flora realized she loved this man as she never loved a soul. She could die for him. She could sacrifice anything for him. She could burn all her kingdom for his sake. And she could risk it all without thinking twice.

Yesterday, her man almost raped her. Yet, she is not afraid of him. Instead of fear, she felt great pain. What tragedy was he holding inside of him?

Yesterday, Flora discovered the silent agony
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