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Chapter 164

Author: Diti Koshy
last update publish date: 2026-03-30 23:49:54

[Elara]

When Griffin comes to wake me up, to remind me that it’s time, I’m already sitting on the couch, ready to hit the road.

He doesn’t even try to hide the surprise in his eyes.

But thankfully, he quickly gets over it and shoots me a nod, signaling me to follow him.

I do exactly that.

During the entire drive to the office building of Voss Labs, I unknowingly keep shifting and fidgeting. It’s only when Griffin drops his hand on my thigh that I realize it has been shaking.

“Calm down,” he say
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