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Chapter 31: No More Running

Penulis: CASSANDRA MILLS
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-03-01 01:37:47

**Leylie’s POV**

I rushed into the bathroom and slammed the door behind me, fumbling to lock it with fingers that wouldn’t stop shaking. I pressed my back against the cold wood, chest heaving like I’d run miles, heart pounding so hard it hurt.

"What have I done?" I whispered into the empty room. "What the hell is wrong with me?"

How could I kiss him?

I buried my face in my hands and let out a silent scream of frustration. When I finally looked up at the mirror, the woman staring back looked wre
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