Delphine raised her eyes to look at his handsome profile. Undeniably, over these years, she could only get used to him, unable to accept any other man's closeness. But she had fallen twice with this man, both times being abandoned heartlessly by him.
Although she couldn't bring herself to hate the person she liked since youth, she didn't dare to love him again. Upon learning of his dual personality and that Magnus Leclair had awakened, she was even joyful, indulging in a warm and carefree life with him, just like an ordinary couple. Yet, this indulgence eventually came to an end.
"It's time to sleep." The man glanced at the time, said softly, removed the book from the quilt, and tucked her into the blanket.
The rational conversation once again broke down.
Finding him unyielding and insistent on staying with her, Delphine decided to endure to the end.
The quilt sank a bit as the man got onto the bed, holding her tightly in his arms.
