Chapter 1048

Past the door, the hall was empty and deserted with nothing but the gentle moonlight shining across the floor, casting a silvery glow.

This was the place she had called home for four years, and even with her eyes closed, she could navigate it with ease.

She did not turn on the lights, but instead ventured forward in the darkness, ascending the stairs.

The house was quiet, and the sound of her footsteps sounded particularly crisp. As she pushed open the bedroom door, Vicky sensed that something was amiss.

A scent that did not belong to her room hit her immediately.

She widened her eyes, and suddenly caught sight of a tall and slender figure standing by the windows.

the darkness, the crimson flame at

the same time, a whiff of smoke drifted into

Vicky reached for the switch on the wall and light instantly illuminated the room, causing her to squint

Vicky looked in the direction of the windows at the cold and familiar

a cigarette burning between his fingertips; white smoke enveloped his

momentarily stunned at the sight of him, but soon

turned around slowly, and his unfathomable gaze fell upon

if he had already anticipated her arrival. His gaze

here,”‘ he spoke lightly, his voice

heart, and she remained rooted to

her feeble struggle, and a faintly mocking smile tugged at his thin lips. “What’s the matter?

and with legs that felt as heavy as lead, she inched forward to stand before the man, knowing that the outcome would not change even if she walked at the

oblivious to her reluctance; more precisely, he

her against the transparent windows,

Elijah’s words echoed in her

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