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Chapter 78; A step towards forever.

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Adrian was waiting for me outside my office the next morning, leaning casually against the wall, his arms crossed over his chest. The black Henley he wore stretched across his shoulders, hinting at the strength he so effortlessly carried, both physically and emotionally.

His presence sent a ripple through me, my stomach flipping at the sight of him.

“Good morning,” he said, his voice smooth yet warm.

“Morning,” I replied, trying to keep my tone even as I approached him.

He pushed off the wall, falling into step beside me as I made my way to my desk. “How are you feeling?”

I glanced at him, a small smile playing at my lips. “Better. You?”

“Optimistic,” he said, his tone carrying a note of confidence that was uniquely Adrian.

We walked together in comfortable silence, the kind that had become second nature to us. When we reached my desk, he paused, his gaze flicking to the coffee cup in my hand.

“Is that from the café downstairs?” he asked.

“Yeah,” I said, holding it up
Melissa Genius

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