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Chapter 49 Law Office of Karma

Penulis: Shay Robinson
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Jalen’s POV

Tuesday morning — 7:30 a.m.

The steam from my shower did nothing to wash Aria off my mind. Her last text replayed over and over that she had an appointment tonight. I didn’t want to admit it, but the word sat wrong with me. Appointment meant planned. Appointment meant intentional. Appointment could damn well mean another man.

I let the hot water burn across my shoulders until it went lukewarm, hoping it would drown the knot in my chest. It didn’t.

By the time I dressed and made it down the stairs, the sound of raised voices had already ruined my morning.

“What is this shit, protein shakes and rabbit food again?” Amy’s voice carried through the kitchen like nails on a chalkboard. “Why can’t you make pancakes, bacon, eggs? You know, like real food.”

Kira’s calm response made me proud and irritated all at once. “This is the menu that Mr. Todd requested, Amy.”

Amy laughed, smug. “Maybe you should just start making my breakfast right now. Unless you want me telling Mrs. Todd ho
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