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Chapter 44

Author: Amycee
last update publish date: 2025-06-23 18:32:50

The breeze slipping through my window carried that ocean-salt scent I was slowly getting addicted to. The morning felt quieter than usual, almost like even the island knew we needed a lazy start. I stretched on the bed, not ready to face the world yet, but too awake to drift back to sleep.

A soft knock eventually stirred me, followed by Sophia’s voice through the door. “Rise and shine, Sleeping Beauty. We’re hiking today! You have ten minutes to look hot and functional. Move!”

I groaned but smi
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