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Chapter 22

Author: Samantha
last update Last Updated: 2025-06-11 23:14:04

Aaliyah’s POV

I got home after a long day and set my car keys on the console, heading for my room. I paused right in front of Orrin's room, wondering if he was back.

We hadn't talked since today. It's the first time since we arrived in London. No text, no call, nothing. Does he feel hurt because of the way I left this morning?

I sighed, my guilt eating me up. Doesn't matter. Having a rift between us might actually help.

I settled down and went over the information I gathered from the board meetings I attended today.

It seemed like a dream to me, everything was coming into place and working fine. These days I hardly even think of Henry and Aurora. I've focused solely on my child and growing my business.

The only problem I have right now—Orrin. But that too will be resolved too. I hope so.

By the next morning, I was getting ready when Orrin sent a text. We were to meet with Roger. We'd have to leave together. Well won't that be awkward?

“Hey, morning,” I greeted when he came to join me
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