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    She talked about how they saved every penny for her schooling, protected and taught her, and tucked her in on cold nights.


    Her voice was calm and warm, full of nostalgia, but the sadness in her eyes made William’s heart ache.


    William stayed quiet and listened without a word.


    This was the first time he had seen such a clear window into Ste’s past. He learned things even Luca’s investigations hadn’t been able to reveal. These were special memories, shared only because Ste had decided to let William in.


    A small thrill ran through William’s chest, realizing she had trusted him with something so personal.


    Could it mean he wasn’t just another face to her?


    But the feeling didn’tst long. Ste stepped away from the fading light at the window and faced him.


    The gentle look in her eyes disappeared, reced by a cold, hard expression as she stared at him.


    “William, do you know why I can’t forgive?” she said. “This ce gave me the most love I’ve ever known.”


    Her voice shook slightly, and she paused for a moment.


    “If I discover that the Briggs family caused that ident, I won’t hold back. No matter the cost, I’ll make them pay. I owe that to my adoptive parents.” Her words hit William like a knife, breaking the small warmth he’d felt moments ago.


    He looked at the calm, unshakable woman before him, her eyes full of determination, and felt his chest tighten as if it were being crushed.


    For a long moment, he remained silent, holding her intense stare without flinching. Finally, he drew in a deep breath, stepped closer, and locked eyes with her.


    “Ste, I promise you. If the Briggs family had a hand in that ident, I won’t hide it.”


    His voice was calm and serious, full of weight and determination. His words hit Ste like a thunderp, her eyes widening in shock.


    He wouldn’t keep it quiet?


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    But they were his family.


    William continued, choosing his words carefully. “Whoever it is, whatever their ce in the Briggs family, taking lives is wrong. I’ll support you, using everything I have to help you uncover the truthpletely.” His gaze was unwavering, solid as stone, with not a hint of doubt.


    Ste stood frozen, surprised by what he said. She thought he’d make excuses or try to get her to step back… not this.


    She never thought William would side with her so strongly, even against his family.


    A whirl of confusing emotions hit her all at once.


    Shock and confusion hit her first, but underneath, a small flutter she couldn’t ignore stirred.


    Ste wasn’t cold toward William. If it weren’t for her adoptive parents’ death, she wouldn’t have kept him at a distance.


    In that moment, she almost wished he would step back, side with his family, and leave her alone.


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