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Chapter 194 - ONE DAY AT A TIME
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2026-07-27 00:18:05
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It was Tuesday afternoon, and outside the windows of Suite 402, a thick, persistent London fog had completely swallowed the city skyline.Inside, the room was a haven of soft lamplight, tossed blankets, and warm air.Mindy lay sprawled across the plush king-sized bed, wearing one of Marcus’s oversized grey t-shirts that hung off her shoulder. Her sketchbook was open in her lap, but she hadn't drawn a single line in twenty minutes. Instead, her fingers were absently playing with the soft cotton of Marcus’s sleeve.Marcus was stretched out beside her, his long frame angled so his head rested comfortably on her thigh. He had one arm thrown over his eyes, looking more relaxed than he had in months.On the nightstand, Marcus’s work phone buzzed.It wasn't a gentle notification. It was the sharp, demanding triple-vibration of an urgent email. Marcus didn't move a muscle. He just let out a low, dramatic groan into the mattress.Mindy giggled, leaning down to poke his shoulder. "Isn't that yo
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The morning sun broke through the lingering London mist, casting a soft, golden light across the cobblestone streets of Mayfair. Inside Suite 402, the heavy velvet drapes were pulled back, filling the room with daylight. Mindy stood in front of the full-length mirror, adjusting the belt of her oversized camel coat over a cozy cream turtleneck. She was putting the finishing touches on her makeup when a pair of arms wrapped smoothly around her waist from behind. Marcus rested his chin on her shoulder, looking at her reflection in the mirror with a lazy, content grin. He was dressed down in a dark fitted sweater and black jeans looking entirely relaxed. "You look ridiculously good for someone who had an eight-hour flight yesterday," Marcus murmured, kissing her cheek. Mindy smirked in the mirror, leaning her head back against his shoulder. "It’s called good skincare and the excitement of taking your credit card for a spin today, Barnes." Marcus chuckled, a warm, resonant sound that m
Her Only Exception Chapter 196 - ROOM 402
The air in Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport smelled like stale coffee, jet fuel, and late-night panic.It was 4:00 PM on Thursday. Mindy rolled her sleek, matte-black carry-on suitbag through Terminal 5, her heels clicking rhythmically against the polished floor. Over her shoulder hung her structured leather tote bag, inside of which rested her passport, a fresh tube of red lipstick, and the printed boarding pass for British Airways Flight 294.I pulled out my phone and checked my texts one last time before stepping into the gate queue.She stepped to the side of the gate queue and pulled out her phone to check her messages one last time before switching to airplane mode.Andrea: Go get your man, girl. I’m rooting for you. Safe flight! ❤️Mindy smiled, a soft, genuine warmth settling in her chest. No jokes, no playful insults—just her best friend cheering her on. She typed back a quick reply.Mindy: Thanks, Drea. Take care of yourself while I'm gone. See you in a week!Boarding
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Mindy stood at her cutting table, smoothing her hand over a printed sheet of paper before folding it neatly into two.Confirmation Number: BA-8924. Chicago O’Hare to London Heathrow. Departure: Next Thursday, 4:45 PM.She slid the paper into the hidden interior pocket of her leather handbag, a bright, secret smile tugging at the corners of her lips. She had booked the ticket two weeks ago, quietly clearing her studio calendar and handing off her fittings to her lead assistant for a full eight days. Marcus had been away in the UK for over seven months now handling Crestview’s expansion, and while his decision to cut off his stay and arrive in the six months time made the wait a little shorter, she missed him so much that she wasn't about to go another week without seeing her boyfriend.It was going to be a complete surprise. She had already coordinated with his assistant in London to get his hotel keycard delivered to her upon landing.Mindy looked at the clock on her studio wall: 9:1
Her Only Exception Chapter 194 - ONE DAY AT A TIME
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