Chapter 58 Yearning Hearts

• Viktor Giovanni
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• Once the tray is cleared, Lara's hands move to my back, her fingers rubbing in soothing circles. The rhythmic motion is a quiet comfort, a simple act of kindness that speaks volumes. Each stroke seems to chase away the echoes of jealousy and frustration that have led to this painful place. Her touch is meticulous, each movement designed to ease my tension, her warmth seeping into the spaces that physical pain cannot reach.