Adina was dumbfounded.She finally understood why Duke hated Earl so much and why he had to drive
Earl out of Sea City.
If not for Earl, his father would not have died.
Even if his father died, he should not have had to carry such a stigma.
"He’s a typical sociopath.Even after my father sacrificed his life for him, he did not change in the
slightest."
Duke slowly said, "He constantly believes that the Winters family mistreated him and that he lives a
painful life because of my existence in this world.After our father died, he got triggered and plotted
numerous assassinations.I was lucky to escape his hands with my life intact."
Adina hugged him tightly.
"People like him should be punished in prison rather than continue to harm others outside."
Duke hugged her slim waist with a backhand and said softly, "For the time being, I can’t remember
anything that happened after I turned fifteen, and I have no idea why I didn’t put him in jail.Perhaps it
had something to do with my mother.She felt the Winters family owed Earl, so she should have stopped
me from doing so."
Adina sighed.
"What if Mrs.Winters forces you to release Earl next? What will you do?"
"It is impossible to let him go."
Duke stared at her beautiful face.
"If he hadn’t had dirty thoughts about you, perhaps I could have given him another chance, but he
should never have laid a hand on you.I’m very grateful that you recognized me at first glance, and I
also appreciate that you didn’t lose hope in me.Without you, I would still be in a risky situation."
"Didn’t we agree not to thank me anymore?"
Adina deliberately acted pouty and grabbed his collar.
As soon as her hand grabbed his collar, she felt the deep lust in Duke’s eyes.She quickly let go of her
grip.
"I-I’ll go see the children."
"It's quiet outside.The children should be sleeping by now." Duke’s voice became hoarse.
"Addy, let me make up for the nuptial night with you, okay?"
"I did not ask for it..."
Adina glared at him angrily.But this glance did nothing to deter him.
Duke gently pulled her wrist and she was smoothly drawn into his arms.
Duke kissed her all over, from the corners of her eyes to her lips, then her neck, collarbone, and chest.
The temperature inside the room rose steeply, and the soft king- size bed sank.
The night was long and the moonlight was beautiful.
Adina’s body was so worn out that it was nearly falling apart, and she slept comfortably in the man’s
arms.
Duke had not gotten a deep sleep for over a month.He had to be vigilant even when he was sleeping in
case he was being targeted for assassination.
But this night, he slept very well.
Until this woman in his arms started to uneasily struggle.
"Don't...Don’t cut my face-aargh!!!"
Adina covered her face and awakened in shock. She sat straight, a layer of cold sweat seeping through
her back.She looked like she had been fished out of the water.
"Don't be scared..."
Duke hugged her in his arms.
"I am here.No one will hurt you again."
Adina leaned against Duke’s chest and listened to his sonorous heartbeat.She then gradually calmed
down.It was bizarre how she would dream about the time when Isabelle kidnapped her.
Although her disfigured face made her a little upset, it did not traumatize her, so why would she dream
about that scene?
"I will find you the best plastic surgeon, and you will restore your face as before."
Duke patted her back while softly comforting her.
"Don’t worry about this matter.It’s going to be all right."
Adina held his hand and said, "I’m fine.I don’t care too much about the matter of my disfigurement.It’s
just that the wound is a bit itchy again."
She scratched through the gauze.
Duke quickly pressed her restless little hand.
"The doctor had already told you not to scratch it.I'll get you some anti - inflammatory medicine.After
you take the medicine, go back to sleep."
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