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.

flame at the end of his cigarette

time, a whiff of

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

direction of the windows

fingertips; white smoke enveloped his sharply defined face, rendering him

stunned at the sight of him, but soon regained her

his unfathomable gaze fell upon

her arrival. His gaze resembled that of a pet owner welcoming their

lightly, his voice as cold as

grew in Vicky’s heart, and she remained rooted

mocking smile tugged at his

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

be oblivious to her reluctance; more precisely, he simply did

her against the transparent

Elijah’s words echoed in

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