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Chapter 390

Author: Millie Bridge
Could I really accept Gideon?

I started to panic a little at this thought. I was shaking so badly that I almost couldn't hold onto my phone.

But the more anxious and afraid I felt, the more determined I was to go through with it. I didn't want to keep living in this cycle of pain and indecision. I had to burn the bridge to Irvin.

So, even though my hands were trembling so much that I could barely hold my phone, I forced myself to calm down. Then, I started getting dressed and did my makeup.

I had just finished when Gideon arrived.

Even though the building I lived in had an elevator, he couldn't wait and had run up the stairs. When he saw me, he was clearly out of breath. Yet, his eyes were shining so brightly. His whole face seemed to glow with excitement and joy.

He was so thrilled that even his hands were shaking—so much so that he fumbled several times to get his ID out. When Gideon finally did, he cupped it reverently in his hands.

Then, he looked at me and said, "Emi, I'v
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