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Chapter 371 - Final Test

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CHAPTER 371

~Valerie's POV~

"Ace."

He'd been quiet for the past minute, eyes trained on the way our hands were linked between us. The breeze carried the faint scent of pine from the west woods, brushing against my face, and for a brief second, everything almost felt… calm. Almost.

Then his voice broke through. "Valerie."

The sound of my name from his lips sent an involuntary shudder through me. It wasn't fear; more like my body reacting before my mind caught up. His tone had that steady warmth I'd grown too comfortable with.

"What?" I asked, trying to sound normal, though my heart gave me away.

Ace smiled faintly. "You spaced out."

I blinked and looked away, realising I had. "I'm sorry."

"It's okay," he said softly. His thumb slowly brushed the back of my hand in a reassuring way. "You've had a lot on your mind lately."

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