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***Lhea's POV***
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Note: Some parts are the revised version of the Prologue.
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"Tapos na tayo."
Ang mga salitang iyon, na binitiwan ni Elixir nang walang bahid ng emosyon, ay tila isang patalim na sumaksak sa puso ko. Parang nalunok ko ang sarili kong hininga.
I glanced at him—his dim eyes showed neither hesitation nor any sign of regret. It was clear he had no place for me in his heart. Kung may lamig mang hindi ko pa naramdaman noon, ngayon ko lang ito naranasan. Mas malamig pa siya kaysa sa yelong bumabalot sa isang pusong matagal nang namatay.
"She's back. Our contract is over. We need to end this marriage," patuloy niya, ang boses niya kasing tigas ng bakal. "As we agreed, I will give you a large sum of money as compensation once the contract ends." He pause for a whil
