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The bruise on Chloe Bishop’s knee was a violent, jagged stain against her alabaster skin—like a drop of black ink splattered across the finest white jade. It was a sight that demanded pity, yet Chloe’s expression remained as cold and distant as a winter moon.

She pulled the hem of her floral dress down, smoothing the fabric with trembling fingers. "It’s just a fall," she said