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Hoped for

Author: Dorry
last update publish date: 2026-09-28 18:32:54

Fredrick’s POV

It wasn’t until much later in the day that I saw her.

I was walking around the estate going about my normal daily activities when I saw her.

My heart sped up in my chest at the sight of her. Why was she here? She wasn’t supposed to serve my estate. Was she here for me?

A few weeks ago, that thought would have made me beyond happy, but right now… I didn’t know how to feel about it.

I wasn’t ready to talk to her. I couldn’t get the image of her saying she had once loved another out
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