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26: Family Time and Truths

작가: A.H. Hassan
last update 최신 업데이트: 2025-10-28 22:09:00

Vorian’s POV

Silas laughs, noisy and crisp, as Zephyr dashes for the door, his laptop held under his arm, his cheeks red from awkwardness.

“Why did he bolt out? Anyway, you mister, you never let me off early,” Silas says, smirking, crossing his arms.

“Whatever is between you two, I will make sure to find out.”

I roll my eyes, leaning back in my chair, a grin tugging my lips as I try to look at him with a dead face.

“Good luck with that, Silas,” I say, my voice light. “Now get out and tell Jake
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