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2024-10-29 19:42:56Tears suddenly filled my eyes. I guess I was a little sensitive today. I unconsciously held on to him and buried my face on his chest.
I could tell that he didn't expect that because his body stiffened.
I remembered the times we spent together before I got married because of what Percival shared. Then I thought about everything he had done for me today. The way he took care of me and stayed by my side—just like before.
Today might've brought out the worst side of me. But it also made me realize how much I want Percival to stay beside me.
"Percy," I uttered.
I felt his body move.
"How can I trust you when most of the people I trusted... betrayed me?" I asked.
I looked up at him. I saw how pain and disappointment reflected in his eyes.
"Katalina—"
"I do not know how, but maybe it's the past doing you a favor. Or perhaps our friendship is important to me more than I had thought," I cut him off.
"I trust y
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"Are you ready to leave?" Percival asked.We prepared early for the flight. I wore comfortable clothes, and honestly, I wasn't up for picking a nice outfit, so I played safe with a long-sleeved top and pants.I had informed my father about our flight today, and we said our goodbyes yesterday.My gaze met Percival before I nodded as an answer to his question. He gave me a nod before he left the room.My hand went to where my womb was. I'll be leaving for this child. For now, I have to bury the child's connection with Cadmus and use it when the time is right.I don't intend to hurt the child, just Cadmus. I'll make sure that this baby won't be affected by whatever I'll do to his real father.I took a deep breath before I followed Percy.Percival was waiting for me outside our room. I held onto his arm when he offered it to me. I displayed a blank expression as we walked with our guards surrounding us.
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