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Chapter 18

Penulis: Mathew Jerry
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-08-18 23:55:51

Donald's POV

The city lights blurred past the tinted windows of the car, a colorful sight against the deep velvet of the night sky. The hum of the engine was a low, comforting drone, a steady beat accompanying the dull throb behind my eyes. It had been a long weekend, filled with the usual rounds of golf, strategy discussions disguised as casual banter, and far too many expensive drinks with a few key associates. Weekends were supposed to be a reprieve, but for me, they often felt like just another extension of the work week, albeit with slightly softer edges.

I was tired. Bone-weary, in fact. And definitely a few drinks past what I’d call ‘sober.’ Tipsy was a fair assessment. My mind felt a little fuzzy, thoughts drifting in and out like wisps of smoke. All I wanted was to step into my quiet, perfectly ordered home, maybe grab a glass of water, and collapse into bed. Laura was out with her own friends, probably at some fancy restaurant or gallery opening, so I expected the house to
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