Chapter 270

“I’ll be there with you to share your pain. I’m also learning how to indulge and shield you.”

Grace’s gentle and melodic voice echoed in Eder’s ears, a refrain in his mind. Her radiant smile was ever–present before his eyes. Her warmth enveloped his aching, shadowy heart, melting his icy

exterior.

A lump formed in his throat, and his right hand instinctively reached out, yearning to touch her soft face. However, he realized his hand, encased in a leather glove, had just caressed Ava.

Upon this realization, he subtly withdrew his hand, clenching it into a fist hidden on his thigh.

Nick was correct. When facing adversaries, Grace was like a blazing sun too scorching to touch without getting burnt. Yet, she was akin to a gentle kitten towards her loved ones and her beloved, making one fall hopelessly in love, impossible to relinquish. She was vibrant, radiant, and brimming with an indomitable spirit.

Eder had believed that he could control the virus within him, allowing him to accompany Grace on her journey for a long time. But now, the virus was spreading, turning those hopes into mere fantasies.

He was now but a shell, a dying man utterly undeserving of Grace. He was the one who was holding

her back.

“Eder?

His thoughts were disrupted by her soft call. Grace knelt before him, her hands resting on his legs ast she lifted her face to look at him, her voice imbued with tenderness.

“Were you injured on your border trip? I’m sorry for kicking you last night without knowing the circumstances. But you’re not alone now. You don’t have to endure the pain alone. I’ll be there with you to share

your pain. I’m also learning how to indulge and shield you. Isn’t that good?

its usual icy demeanor. “I’m not injured. If

want you to tell me what’s really happening with you. And what were you and Ava

her.” Before she finished speaking, Eder

say?” Grace was stunned, pulling her hands from his legs. She took a step back,

icy. “She is sweet, beautiful, gentle, and appears fragile, which could make her seem pitiful. It’s no wonder that any man would be drawn to her. What else do you think I was doing

Grace retreated another few steps, her bright eyes slowly dimming

“Compared to her, you are arrogant, domineering, and ruthless. I spent a long time chasing after you hack then, but now I’m weary and want to try something

his handsome face, her beautiful eyes narrowing slightly. “Eder, you’ve changed…”

changed. It’s that I was never a good man. You can leave now that you see me for

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the subtle undercurrent of a threat tinged his final words, an eerie quiet hung in the room

soldered to the floor, the silence amplified by the rhythmic

the room, Eder’s gaze remained anchored to the window, his icy eyes, devoid of any trace of longing or attachment, painted a perfect picture of apathy. He

a sudden outburst of laughter detonated. The unexpected sound was akin to a

only to see that instead of being angry, Grace was… laughing? Her sparkling eyes held not an ounce of anger.

as he fought to maintain his frosty demeanor, shooting her a sharp glare.

both hands, leaned down, and kissed his forehead unexpectedly. The vivid imprint

shot up, glaring at her

performance long ago. “You put on quite a show. I almost fell

clenched tightly on his thighs, a mocking tone in her voice. “When you act, you need to be thorough. Next time you lie, make sure not to clench your fists so

hand and hiding it behind his back. His

his dark

just had to tear down his defenses layer by layer. She lightly curled her finger under his chin, her dainty finger fearlessly tracing and teasing, drawing

his skin.

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