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Chapter 22: The Edge Of Calm

Author: Comfort Shettima
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-23 18:32:50

Aurelia’s POV

I immediately called him.

“You didn’t have to go through all this trouble,” I said softly. My voice came out smaller than I intended.

“It’s no trouble at all,” he replied. “It’s my way of showing support.”

“Thank you,” I whispered. “It’s a lot.”

“Do you like your teddy?” he asked, a teasing smile hidden somewhere in his tone.

I laughed, the sound warm and genuine. “It’s way bigger than I thought.”

“Well, that’s why I got it,” he said.

“Thank you,” I repeated, meaning it more this time.

“Goodnight, Aurelia.”

“Goodnight.”

When the call ended, I stayed still, holding the phone like it was his hand. There was something comforting about his voice, something that steadied me in a way I didn’t expect.

That night, I slept better than I had in weeks, hugging the giant teddy, cocooned in quiet peace and the soft echo of kindness.

The next morning, I woke up early and went home to cook for Oliver. The kitchen was quiet, sunlight slipping through the curtains like golden ribbons. I
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