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Chapter 25: All over the news

Penulis: Jessie Jane
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-07-11 19:06:57

“It's me Briella, don't be scared.”

The voice was low, soothing and familiar. One she couldn’t mistake, even in her sleep.

Her fingers tighten around the edge of the door.

“Jaylen?” she breathed, spinning around.

He had the boyish smile that once made her heart skip. “Surprise.”

Her heart pounded in her ears. “You scared the hell out of me.”

“I was going to be charming.” He opened his arms, pulling her into a firm embrace before she could protest. “Missed me?”

She hesitated. Her hands stayed limp against his chest. “I do,” she murmured, more out of guilt than truth.

“What are you doing here?” she asked quietly, not pulling away, but not leaning in either.

He stepped back, offering a small smile like it was all just innocent.

“Just thought I’d surprise you.”

She narrowed her eyes. “How did you get in? How did you even know I was here?”

He shrugged. “Let’s just say… I have my ways. And your guards thought I was Hayden. Guess the confusion worked in my favor.”

Briella blinked.

He gave a
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