A Desperate Kiss

Tobias was stunned by the question.

It appeared that the bias against Valerie had begun from the first time Declan brought her to meet them.

It might have been because they were expecting Cecelia and were disappointed that Valerie wasn't her.

At that time, even though Cecelia's whereabouts remained unknown, Declan's determination left them a strong impression that he and Cecelia were a couple.

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