Chapter 2024
Author: Marina Vittori
last update Last Updated: 2024-02-10 19:00:00
Dustin had just slammed the door and was about to climb into bed to meditate when he noticed a woman in his room.

The woman wore a veil and a hood, obscuring her features, leaving only her lively eyes visible. She gave off an air of graceful nobility that was hard to look away from.

She was none other than Grace.

"Hmm? When did you come in?" Dustin was puzzled and slightly surprised.

He had been preoccupied with Sophia and didn't notice when Grace entered.

"Dustin, I'm lonely and scared to be left alone at night. Can you keep me company?" Grace teased, imitating Sophia's tone.

"Can you be more serious? You're a princess, for god's sake…" Dustin rolled his eyes.

Grace laughed. "Oh, Dustin, I didn't expect you to be so popular with the girls. Even beautiful women are willingly offering themselves to you."

She added, "If it had been me, I would have taken advantage of the opportunity. After all, there's no harm in accepting, or do you prefer to have them suspect you of havin
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