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Familiar Scent

作者: Boujee_baddie
last update 公開日: 2026-05-10 04:23:02

Cassius had started recognizing the rhythm of Annelise’ days.

Morning classes, afternoon shifts at the gallery, evening walks with friends or late study sessions at cafés she clearly preferred because they were quieter than the others around campus.

He knew enough now to avoid crossing paths with her accidentally, which was ironic considering he crossed an ocean specifically because of her.

That afternoon, after confirming through observation that Anne was attending lectures, Cassius drove towa
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