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Chapter 48: the weight of truth

Author: J. Emberlyn
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The next morning, Amber's eyelids fluttered as she stirred awake to the faint scent of cologne she recognized instantly — Leon’s. She opened her eyes, revealing the cream-painted walls of his bedroom.

The sheets beneath her were smooth and warm.

Then she turned her head slowly and found him by her side. He sat at the edge of the bed, his gaze was fixed on her as he held onto her hand tightly. When he saw that she was awake, he relieved his expression.

“Heyy… you’re awake,” he said quietly. “How are you feeling?”

Amber blinked, sitting up slowly. “Where… am I? What happened?”

“You're in my room,” Leon replied. “You passed out last night. The doctor came and said it was due to shock and stress.”

She looked down at her hands, trembling slightly. “Stress,” she whispered. “That’s one way to put it.”

Leon’s eyes softened. “Amber—”

She cut him off, her voice shaking. “My life’s a mess, Leon. I don’t even know who I am anymore. Everything I thought I knew was a lie. And to make matters worse
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