Chapter 10

Staring into the mirror, I was stunned for a long moment.

The woman in the mirror had a gentle look in her eyes, no longer sharp and weary, only the serene calm that follows a storm.

I could hardly believe that it was really me.

Three years of being worn down by Damon had made me almost forget what I truly looked like.

"Beautiful."

Adrian's low voice came from behind me.

I turned around.

His gaze was burning as he looked at me.

His eyes were filled with undisguised wonder and tenderness.

He took my hand and gently placed a kiss upon it.

"Elliana, from now on, I will protect you for the rest of your life."

My heart suddenly skipped a beat.

I knew.

The heart that had been adrift for three years was now slowly surrendering.

It's just that...

I never expected to see Damon again.

After taking off my gown and turning to leave the dressing room, I saw the figure standing at the door—a figure so familiar it made me suffocate.