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Flash Marriage: I Became The CEO's Healing Pill

Evelina Moore has spent her life enduring hardship at the hands of her own family. After her mother’s mysterious death, she was left under the control of a manipulative father and stepmother who stripped away her inheritance and cut her off from her maternal family. Even betrayed by her fiancé, Liam Hayes, Evelina refuses to let her spirit be broken. When her stepsister’s arranged marriage to the nation’s wealthiest family falls apart on the wedding day, Evelina is forced to take her place at the altar. She finds herself wed to Leone Hargrave, an elusive heir surrounded by rumors of a cold, untouchable demeanor and even disfigurement. Yet, to her surprise, Evelina encounters a man of striking presence and unexpected gentleness. Bound by a marriage neither anticipated, will Evelina’s warmth break through Leone’s guarded heart? And could he become the protector she’s always needed, helping her reclaim the legacy that was stolen from her? ___ Thanks for picking up this book. You won't regret it! Also please check out my newest novel' Living a Glamorous Life As Lady Barberini FYI, I made both covers!

EnHui · 现代言情
分數不夠
78 Chs

Fleeting Comfort.

Leone froze, every muscle in his body stiffening. The kiss was soft but insistent, her lips trembling against his. He didn't push her away, but neither did he respond. His arms hung awkwardly at his sides as if he didn't know where to place them.

It wasn't that the kiss was unpleasant. It wasn't. Her warmth, her earnestness—it wasn't repelling. But it felt wrong. Not because of her, but because of what it represented. A step toward something he hadn't been ready to confront, hadn't even dared to imagine.

When Evelina finally pulled back, her cheeks were flushed, her breathing uneven. She looked at him with wide, searching eyes, as if trying to decipher his reaction.

Leone's voice, when it came, was hoarse, almost hesitant. "Evelina… what are you doing?"