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Chapter 342
Author: Dorchester
last update2026-05-31 00:41:03

Donald thanked the Kessington family briefly before leaving the mansion.

The moment felt intentionally restrained, as though both sides understood that further conversation would only stretch the formality without adding anything meaningful. A few polite nods followed, a final exchange of acknowledgments, and then he was already turning away.

The night air outside felt cooler than the atmosphere inside—less polished, less performative, and strangely easier to breathe in. The contrast was immedi
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