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Chapter 36

Author: Emily Cohen
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-16 19:41:53

Kaelia's POV

Staying away from Freddy was one thing. But staying away from Freddy and Landon was a whole ass job.

Working at the Montgomery Grand was slowly starting to become hell, and more than once, I thought about resigning.

But I loved my job.

I loved being able to solve issues.

It was my birthday today.

Normally, my birthday was a sad time for me. Because I'd wake up feeling like a failure.

This year, however, was different.

I woke up to a small royal blue box lying beside me.

I guessed it was a diamond-studded piece.

But no, it was even better.

It was a locket.

With a tiny photo inside.

A photo of me.

It's probably not the most beautiful thing in the world, but it felt special to me.

I had grown up without all this. I barely received presents on my birthday. I used to receive a lot right before my father died.

But after that, mom could barely afford much.

Next to the box, I found a letter attached to a single Juliet rose. It was handwritten by Freddy.

Happy Birthday t
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