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Chapter 408

Author: Fanny S
last update publish date: 2026-04-17 21:19:00
Alicia's POV

Elena didn't turn when I came in.

She was at the counter, spoon hovering over a bowl she hadn't touched in a while. The kettle had gone cold long enough to feel intentional. My bag hit the floor by the door. She didn't look at it.

"You came back wrong."

"I came back two days ago."

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