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9. RUN AND HIDE

Author: POOJA RAO
last update publish date: 2026-07-20 13:35:43

**ISABELLA**

"You made that?" I asked, surprise evident in my voice. Come to think of it, that was exactly the kind of breakfast I liked.

He nodded. “Let’s go have breakfast.”

The next thing I knew, I was sitting at the dining table with Maximilian, a delicious spread in front of me.

“Why aren’t you eating? Don’t you like it?” he asked, his tone edged with curiosity.

I quickly shook my head. “It’s not that. I love it, but…” I hesitated, nervously biting my lip. Was it even okay for me to talk s
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    **ISABELLA**"You made that?" I asked, surprise evident in my voice. Come to think of it, that was exactly the kind of breakfast I liked.He nodded. “Let’s go have breakfast.”The next thing I knew, I was sitting at the dining table with Maximilian, a delicious spread in front of me.“Why aren’t you eating? Don’t you like it?” he asked, his tone edged with curiosity.I quickly shook my head. “It’s not that. I love it, but…” I hesitated, nervously biting my lip. Was it even okay for me to talk so casually with him? My voice dropped. “I have my own groceries. You don’t have to…”I couldn't finish the sentence. My fingers fidgeted under the table.Maximilian's expression darkened, his blank stare sharp enough to make me flinch.Why did he look annoyed?I had only told him the reality of living in a share house. We shared common areas the kitchen, living room, backyard, and even the downstairs bathroom, but everyone was responsible for their own groceries and supplies. We weren’t in the B

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