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“The one who runs a coffee shop. She delivered coffee when Lord Snyder was hosting a banquet, and he introduced us. I had Charles buy coffee beans from her before. It’s the one I brought home a few days ago.” Luna chimed in, “The coffee’s not bad. I’ve tried it. But it is a bit…

“Indeed, they’re both getting on in years. It’s best to finalize things sooner rather than later,” Gemma agreed. “Alright, I’ll find someone to choose a favorable date for checking their horoscope. It shouldn’t be a problem, but we’ll still follow the proper procedures to ensure everything goes smoothly,” Alice said. Gemma nodded in satisfaction. “In…

“Your Highness, do you love Hector for his face? He’s dead. Even if someone looks just like him, he’s not the man in your heart. Why torment yourself so?” she asked. In the past, Eleanor couldn’t stand anyone saying she loved Hector. Even Florence saying it would provoke a sharp rebuttal. But now, Eleanor didn’t…

As she continued, her thoughts led her to write two questions over and over-Did the gods understand the anguish of loving someone one couldn’t have? Did the gods know the despair of loving what one couldn’t possess? She kept writing those lines, as if writing the words might bring her some sort of answer. When…

Caspian remembered her. On the day when Eugene Snyder hosted a banquet, she had brought coffee and Eugene had praised her family’s coffee beans. Since Caspian enjoyed a good cup of coffee, he had Charles stop by to buy some when passing by her family’s shop. He nodded politely. “Ms. Weaver.” She settled down across…

“I know, Jacob. I know,” Rafael said as he patted the other man’s shoulder. “Those hard days are over now. From here out, things will get better.” Jacob cried, tears and snot mingling on his face. “It’s been 18 years! I didn’t know if she was dead or alive, what kind or how people might…

Violet returned to the palace, and called Sophie and Jacob to the study. Rafael was still not back at the time. Jacob was anxious to hear the news, so he didn’t want to wait for Rafael to return. Violet’s first words brought tears to Jacob’s eyes. “Jacob, I’m sure she’s your sister.” Since Violet had…

She twirled a strand of hair, her tone turning contemplative. “If I had to say he had one redeeming quality, it would only be that he resembles Hector quite a bit.” Florence sensed the direction this was heading, and hesitated before speaking. “Your Highness, the Devin family is known for their pride. I fear he…

“When I opened the study door, I saw a painting that looked exactly like you. That’s why I asked to meet you today It’s possible that people resembled each other, so we weren’t entirely sure you were Jacob’s sister. So, I brought out that rabbit figurine and told you that story. Everything I mentioned actually…

Taking advantage of the fact that Tamara hadn’t noticed, Darin quickly wiped her cheeks. But inside, it felt as if her heart was being pricked by a thousand needles, each sharp sting of pain slowly building up. Violet watched her, then reached out to reclaim the rabbit figurine. Darin instinctively clutched it close, her voice…