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Chapter 23

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last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-04-13 23:50:27

DANIEL’S POV

The city outside my house was making soft noises. Sunlight came in through my big windows, shining on the expensive art I owned. I just laid there, breathing, feeling Sienna next to me.

Her head was on my shoulder, her leg was over mine, skin felt warm. A deep, quiet peace filled me, this was different from how I felt after a good business deal. This was a calm feeling in my chest. It felt both gentle and strong.

I thought about last night, Sienna just showed up. I alighted from t
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