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However, as she had such an opportunity, she wouldn't let it slip through her fingers easily.

Indeed, opportunities lost cannot be found again.

The car swiftly cut across the darkness, making its way towards Willow Mansion.

Even though Tobias Perkins had fallen asleep, he hadn't really been slumbering peacefully. Murmuring indecipherable words, his lips moved continuously, while Roxy Jenkins strained to hear.

Roxy's hand fluttered over Tobias's deep-set features. For the first time in a long time, she found herself in such close proximity to him, as though they had returned to the past.

She held Tobias Perkins tightly, inhaling the smell of alcohol on him.

This was the smell that should emanate from a mature man. Roxy closed her eyes, leaving a soft kiss on Tobias's face.

Though the kiss was light and easy, it marked Roxy's territorial claim.

Her eyes reopened, the light of victory shining in their depths.