ught he had successfully sn

to hold a grand p

e to the world that the

nce, Wilbur stood co

-end gown, clung to his

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e erupted i

in the long-

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raised h

early saying, "A

nference, a lavish

and went straight towar

me in the ba

ains behind me muffle

l, and his eyes wer

and against the wall to trap me

e of oppression cr

ago, I would have bee

ed at him calmly, as

said, swirling the wine in my gl

ch a ruckus just to make me regret it and get my attention? Admit it, Alina. You still have

ing affection for him and th

ilbur reached out and at

your scheming, I forgive you. Now, come home with me. I'

ch my face, a strong hand

and the sound of bones

his wine glass fell and

ed beside me be

e looked at Wilbur as if the latter were a corpse. "Mr. Chapman

arm with Theo's and ne

out of love, but because..." I leaned closer and said in a voice only the three of us could hear, "that was your grave I prepared for you.