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Chapter 24: Choosing Us

作者: Fayibah
last update 公開日: 2026-04-12 15:00:05

Jordy didn’t say much on the way home. The ride felt longer than usual, even though nothing about the route had changed. His mom talked softly from the front seat, mentioning something about how nice it had been to see everyone together again.

Jordy responded when he needed to. Nodded when it was expected. But his mind wasn’t there.

When he got home, he went straight to his room.

Closed the door.

Sat on the edge of his bed.

And just… stayed there for a while

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