Chapter 35: Guests

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DUMAS RESIDENCE Cian cupped Gigi’s tear-streaked face, his thumbs gently brushing away the fresh trails of sorrow. He opened his mouth to tell her that running away wasn’t the solution, but Gigi interrupted him, her voice shaking with panic. “I can’t stay there, Cian! You don’t understand—he’ll never change his mind. My father… he’s not like yours. He won’t let me go. I don’t want anyone else but you!” Her sobs broke something deep inside Cian and his heart clenched as he held her close, letting her cry into his chest. He gently tilted her chin up to meet his gaze, his blue eyes soft but resolute. “I don’t want anyone else either, baby. I promise you, just trust me. Hang in there a little longer.” He paused, kissing her forehead tenderly before continuing, “I know it’s hard, but if you

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