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... of the grandfather clock in the drawing room. Caroline stood before the clock’s glass, tilting her head to admire the ruby necklace around her neck. She murmured, "How fortunate I am..."
Upon hearing footsteps, she turned swiftly, her face lighting up with an eagerness that bordered on desperation. "Ezekiel, you’re finally home!" she exclaimed.
Ezekiel leaned forward to brush a superficial kiss against her cheek, his lips barely grazing her skin. "Caroline," he greeted smoothly, ...
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