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Chapter 10

Author: Warm Shell
Georgia stared at him, taken aback for a few seconds before she said, "I'm really tired tonight."

Fred's brows tightened almost imperceptibly. Then, he lifted the quilt and got out of bed.

"Okay. Then get some rest." He brushed past her, a faint, woody scent trailing in his wake as he walked off.

In that instant, Georgia felt like someone had taken a hammer to her heart. She tipped her head back and squeezed her eyes shut. This was the first time she'd ever rejected him when he wanted sex.

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