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11. Learning The Truth

The morning arrived, soft and golden, as Avla slowly stirred from her peaceful slumber. Gideon's side of the bed was empty, the impression of his body on the sheets still warm but rapidly cooling. Confusion gave way to curiosity as she rose and dressed, setting off through the house to find him.

His office door was slightly ajar, the soft sounds of keyboard tapping and the faint aroma of coffee leading her to his sanctuary. She peered around the door to find him engrossed in his work, brows knitted in concentration. She watched him for a moment, taking in the strong lines of his profile, the way his hair fell into his eyes.

"Gideon?" she finally ventured, her voice a gentle interruption.

He looked up, a radiant smile transforming his face as he recognized her presence. "Avla! Good morning. Did you sleep well?"

Her heart swelled at his words, the simple familiarity of his greeting. "I did, but I woke up to find you gone. Is everything okay?"

He motioned for her to come in, his chair cr
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