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 end of his cigarette

same time, a whiff of smoke drifted

and light instantly illuminated the room, causing her to squint her eyes until she

the direction of the windows at the cold and familiar figure

by the window with a cigarette burning between his fingertips; white smoke

momentarily stunned at the sight of him, but soon regained

and his unfathomable gaze fell upon

face, as if he had already anticipated her arrival. His gaze resembled that of a pet owner welcoming their wayward

here,”‘ he spoke lightly, his voice as cold

grew in Vicky’s heart, and she remained

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

stand before the man,

oblivious to her reluctance; more

against the

Elijah’s words echoed in her

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