CHAPTER 227

The woman tapped quickly on her phone, typing out a brief message before pressing 'send.' She watched as Declan's phone, resting on the bedside table, briefly lit up before dimming again. Satisfied, she tucked her phone back into her pocket and turned to leave without looking back.

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Serena, still somewhat dazed by their exchange, cleared her throat in an attempt to break the lingering silence. Un