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Chapter 140 - Instincts And Silk

Author: Joanna Jade
last update publish date: 2026-02-15 21:41:31

Salima knocked lightly on the study door. “Roman?”

She pushed it open just enough to see him sitting behind the desk, staring into nothing.

“Roman, are you okay?” she asked as she stepped fully inside and closed the door behind her.

Roman finally blinked and looked up. “I’m okay, Mom.”

“You don’t look okay. You didn’t come down to see the police.”

“I’m sure Alec handled it just fine.” He turned his gaze back to the wall.

Salima’s eyes drifted to the two untouched plates on the side table—lunch
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