Chapter 240

Chapter 240

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Maxwell’s gaze shifted in the frozen lake. Its surface glinted under the soft light, a stark beauty against the snow laden backdr beautiful as the North is, sometimes the snow and frost take so much away from life here,” he said, his voice quieter, more

He gestured toward the lake, his expression tinged with nostalgia. “This lake used to be our favourite spot. We’d come here to waim. and dream about the future. After our parents died in battle, the elders took us in. But they were selfish, using us as pawns for their gul All we really had was each other.

We clung to that, hoping we’d never be separated. We wanted to stay together by any means, and I’m glad fate granted us that wishe?

His hold on me tightened, his emotions simmering just beneath the surface. “Thank you for choosing to stay, Scarlett,” he said, his voice earnest. “You filled a space we didn’t even know was empty. You became the bond that holds us together. Even after everything we’ve

done, I couldn’t imagine you’d stay, let alone share your life with us. Thank you. If fate allows me to live long enough, I’ll spend the rest