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Chapter 7

Author: Miss_zara
last update publish date: 2026-06-06 07:31:42

Bella's POV

I woke up the next morning to the smell of food.

At first, I didn’t even open my eyes.

For a few seconds, I just lay there, my hand resting lightly over my stomach.

After what felt like forever a soft sigh left my lips as I finally forced myself up.

Asma was in the kitchen, moving around quickly like she had been awake for hours. Plates had been set, tea was steaming and the table had been tidied up.

Without turning, she called out, "Finally. “I thought I’d have to drag you out of
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