Jessica woke up. It was a late night, a faint moonlight jumping in from the balcony, scattering silver fragments on the floor. Inside the room, a white jade lamp was on, casting a soft white light that wasn't harsh on the eyes, like a veil brushing past, filling the room with a warm and gentle atmosphere.The poison was gone. When Antonio injected the antidote, she had thought, that if she couldn't wake up, she would just sleep peacefully, unaware of death, not feeling any pain, like euthanasia as people often said. She mocked herself for pondering such thoughts at that time, but at that moment, she felt relaxed.After all, she knew Mr. Marcus would be safe. Even if she died, the only regret would be the child.One corpse, two lives, that's not a good situation.She smiled, and turned her head, only to see Mr. Marcus sleeping beside her, the warmth in the blanket melting into her bones.She faintly smiled, upon closer observation, the room was still theirs, but with a different set o
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