Beyond Love and Hate

Declan did not explain further even after he saw the confusion on Sylvia's face.

He looked at Naomi.

Naomi was very calm and did not have a change in mood.

She smiled, and her eyes were full of affection for Declan.

It was as if she was saying, "Do whatever you want. I'll follow you through it all."

Her smile was undoubtedly a reassurance.

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Gael's wedding was an outdoor ceremony under the blu