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Chapter 8

Author: Ms. Grace
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-02 00:39:45

Melissa’s POV

I showered fast, then threw on jeans and a cream sweater that slipped off one shoulder. I dried my hair with a towel until it hung in messy, damp waves down my back. With a little makeup to cover the dark shadows under my eyes. One deep breath.

Then I headed downstairs.

Voices floated up from below. Mom’s laugh rang out, light and happy, filling every corner of the house. Gavin answered her but I couldn’t hear his words.

The dining room appeared as I reached the bottom step. There was a long glass table. With different dishes in the middle. The smell of warm pastries and fresh coffee hit me, making my stomach rumble even though I felt too nervous to eat.

Then I saw Gavin standing at the head of the table. With dark pants. White shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows.

God, he looked good.

Really good.

The shirt fit him perfectly across his shoulders. His forearms were strong and tan. His dark hair was still a bit wet…he must have just gotten out of the shower too.
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