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Chapter Seventy Five

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last update publish date: 2026-01-08 18:08:23

SERENA

Leaving the hospital felt strange, like I was stepping out into the world too soon even though the doctor had said I was fine and kept repeating that word like it was supposed to mean something solid. Adrian walked beside me the entire time, close but not touching unless he absolutely had to, his hand hovering near my elbow whenever I slowed down or hesitated, like he was afraid I might crumble if he let me out of his sight.

“You don’t have to rush,” he said quietly when I paused near th
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