Chapter 36

I saw Vaughn approaching, but his attention was elsewhere. His gaze was fixed on the entrance, his expression stern as he walked right past us.

"Vaughn?" I called out.

He stopped abruptly, turning to look at me with a blank expression. But then, his face shifted, shock flickered across his features, quickly followed by nervousness.

"Y-Young Madam, you're here? And... Young Miss, you too?"

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