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Chapter 80 - Boundaries

Auteur: Joanna Jade
last update Date de publication: 2025-12-06 16:28:03

Grayson sucked in a sharp breath, struggling to sit up.

“Help!” Tessa screamed.

“No—no, Tessa.” He panted. “The last thing I want is this splashed all over the papers tomorrow. You—” He winced, forcing out a crooked chuckle. “You should’ve… let me stay.”

“Are you okay?” Tessa dropped beside him.

“It’s a deep cut—but I’ll live.” He sucked in a breath. “Ah—shit—Jesus!.” He tried to rise, nearly collapsing again.

“No, no. I’ll help.”

She slipped one arm around his back. He hooked his arm around he
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