"Where are you?"Anne did not respond, and the cool breeze poured in through the slightly open car door.Even such a small sound was caught by Connor. His voice, laced with certainty, asked, "Did you go home?"He immediately added, "Don't come in, wait outside for me."Just through the phone, Anne could even tell that Connor was putting on his coat. His footsteps were hurried, but it seemed he was trying to stop her from entering, afraid that Anne would frighten Felicia.Connor left the villa, and only when he reached the corner did he spot Anne's car.Hearing the footsteps, Anne looked over at him. Her gaze was filled with disappointment, but more than that, it was calm.Connor's temples throbbed painfully twice. That look in her eyes was exactly the same as the one she had given him the night he forcefully kissed her after her coming-of-age ceremony."I'll take her away tomorrow," said Connor, pulling open the car door. In a tone that suggested negotiation, he asked, "Can you
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