Parting was agonizing for the loving couple, but they both had their own distractions to ease their longing.

After a lengthy phone call with Sylvia, Eric reluctantly ended the conversation. He lay on his bed, tossing and turning before eventually falling asleep.

In the dead of night, a shadow infiltrated the villa and approached the corridor. A dagger was discreetly inserted through the door crack, gently unlocking Eric's room.

The lock clicked open, and Eric abruptly opened his eyes.

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