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"Oh, wow! This is so gorgeous," I breathed out, my fingers trembled as I pulled the milk-colored lace dress from the paper bag.

A knot formed in my stomach, hot and restless.

Excited, yes, but underneath it was a little worry... William hadn't shown his face since he walked away in that elevator, leaving me alone with my thoughts, yet, the air in the room still felt thick without him, as if he were right here with me, but i knew he was in his room, maybe calculating his next move.

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