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Chapter 63

Heart was startled when she opened the door, and she met Lux’s tired appearance, clearly sleep-deprived, looking so exhausted. He was sitting on a stone, staring at the carpet. He looked disheveled and quickly stood up when he saw her.

It was like the first time for Heart, feeling nervous.

“W-Why are you here? I’m leaving soon.”

Lux shook his head and took her hand, “No. You stay here.”

Tears welled up in his eyes, and he brought her inside, then kissed her on the lips. She didn’t resist, but she didn’t respond either.

“You love me, right?” He asked.

“But you’re going to have a child, and I don’t want to take away a father from that child. I’m doing this because… because it’s also for my sake. I don’t want your child to accuse me of taking you away from them.”

“No!” Lux raised his voice and held her by the waist, “You didn’t take anyone away, remember that. It was my decision to take you, make you stay, and ask you to stay. I don’t want to lose you!”

He turned to f