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MAT GALA

Author: O.A PRESHY
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-29 06:20:38

CHAPTER THIRTY SEVEN

The walk home felt longer than it should’ve.

My heels echoed off the empty pavement, matching the erratic beat of my thoughts. Xavier’s words played continuously on my head, quiet but lethal ..“Meridian Hotel. Not exactly corporate.”

I didn’t want to believe it.

But why is he lying? I thought we should tell each other everything.

The house was dark when I stepped back inside, cool and still. The silence stretched long enough to make me wonder if he’d gone to bed. But then I saw him in the kitchen, sleeves rolled, a glass of whiskey half full on the counter.

He looked up.

Relief softened his features. “Hey. Was starting to get worried.”

“I told you I needed air,” I said, slipping my heels off by the door.

“Still. It’s late.” He took a sip of his drink, watching me over the rim. “Everything okay?”

I nodded slowly, walking toward the sink and pouring myself a glass of water. “Long walk.”

A beat of silence. He leaned against the island, studying me, probably t
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