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 crimson flame at the end of his cigarette

whiff of

on the wall and light instantly illuminated the room, causing her to squint her

fully adapted, Vicky looked in the direction of the windows

with a cigarette burning between his fingertips; white smoke enveloped his sharply defined

stunned at the sight of him,

his unfathomable gaze fell

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

spoke lightly,

reluctance grew in Vicky’s heart, and she remained rooted to

a faintly mocking smile tugged at his

that felt as heavy as lead, she inched forward to stand before the man, knowing that the outcome would not change

to her reluctance; more

her against the

resisted when Elijah’s words echoed in her

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