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Penulis: Samantha
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-10-26 08:26:09
LUCIEN

Father’s voice boomed across the dining room. “Enough!”

The chair legs scraped against the floor, but neither I nor Kieran flinched. We just kept glaring at each other; hatred thick enough to choke on.

His hand twitched like he wanted to swing, and mine itched to do worse. Every memory of what he took from me burned behind my ribs.

Mother hurried forward, her heels clicking frantically and her voice cracking.

“Lucien! Stop this madness right now!” She tugged at my arm until I finally let go of his collar.

Her eyes were glossy, her face pale.

“Why do you always have to be the one to ruin everything? It was all going fine until you came in!”

I let out a sharp laugh that didn’t sound human.

“Of course. It’s always me, isn’t it? The fucking problem child. The disappointment.”

Kieran fixed his shirt, smirking. “Glad you finally realized.”

I turned to him. “You think you’re better than me? You wouldn’t last a day in my place, kid.”

“Your world?” He scoffed
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  • My Boss, My Nextdoor Neighbor And Me   078

    ShayleI needed to get out of here real quick.My hands shook as I thanked the woman beside me, my voice barely holding. I turned and pushed through the restroom door with my heels clicking too loud in my ears. My heart was pounding like it wanted to rip free. The moment I was out of sight, I pulled my phone out with clumsy fingers and typed fast.Kieran something is up. I have to leave now. Please do not worry about me. I will explain everything when you get back.I stared at the screen for a second, thumb hovering. I knew I should have called him. I knew it. But if I did call him, it won't be easy for him to let go and he'll just end up keeping me here longer.I sent the text.My chest felt tight as I slipped the phone back into my clutch. I lifted my head and scanned the hall, already plotting an escape. I kept my chin down and moved fast, praying nobody would recognize me. I could already spot several colleagues laughing and talking close by.People I worked with. People who knew

  • My Boss, My Nextdoor Neighbor And Me   077

    Shayle I needed to get out of here real quick. My hands shook as I thanked the woman beside me, my voice barely holding. I turned and pushed through the restroom door with my heels clicking too loud in my ears. My heart was pounding like it wanted to rip free. The moment I was out of sight, I pulled my phone out with clumsy fingers and typed fast. Kieran something is up. I have to leave now. Please do not worry about me. I will explain everything when you get back. I stared at the screen for a second, thumb hovering. I knew I should have called him. I knew it. But if I did call him, it won't be easy for him to let go and he'll just end up keeping me here longer. I sent the text. My chest felt tight as I slipped the phone back into my clutch. I lifted my head and scanned the hall, already plotting an escape. I kept my chin down and moved fast, praying nobody would recognize me. I could already spot several colleagues laughing and talking close by.People I worked with. People wh

  • My Boss, My Nextdoor Neighbor And Me   076

    ShayleI needed to get out of here real quick.My hands shook as I thanked the woman beside me, my voice barely holding. I turned and pushed through the restroom door with my heels clicking too loud in my ears. My heart was pounding like it wanted to rip free. The moment I was out of sight, I pulled my phone out with clumsy fingers and typed fast.Kieran something is up. I have to leave now. Please do not worry about me. I will explain everything when you get back.I stared at the screen for a second, thumb hovering. I knew I should have called him. I knew it. But if I did call him, it won't be easy for him to let go and he'll just end up keeping me here longer.I sent the text.My chest felt tight as I slipped the phone back into my clutch. I lifted my head and scanned the hall, already plotting an escape. I kept my chin down and moved fast, praying nobody would recognize me. I could already spot several colleagues laughing and talking close by.People I worked with. People who knew

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    ShayleI needed to get out of here real quick.My hands shook as I thanked the woman beside me, my voice barely holding. I turned and pushed through the restroom door with my heels clicking too loud in my ears. My heart was pounding like it wanted to rip free. The moment I was out of sight, I pulled my phone out with clumsy fingers and typed fast.Kieran something is up. I have to leave now. Please do not worry about me. I will explain everything when you get back.I stared at the screen for a second, thumb hovering. I knew I should have called him. I knew it. But if I did call him, it won't be easy for him to let go and he'll just end up keeping me here longer.I sent the text.My chest felt tight as I slipped the phone back into my clutch. I lifted my head and scanned the hall, already plotting an escape. I kept my chin down and moved fast, praying nobody would recognize me. I could already spot several colleagues laughing and talking close by.People I worked with. People who knew

  • My Boss, My Nextdoor Neighbor And Me   074

    SHAYLE A few hours later, I was pacing around my apartment like a lunatic. I kept checking my phone, fixing my hair, rechecking my dress in the mirror, then sitting down, then standing up again. By the time the knock finally came, I nearly tripped running to the door. When I opened it, my breath caught. Kieran stood there in a black tailored suit that fit him so well my knees almost gave out. His hair looked longer than usual, falling slightly over his forehead in a way that made him look unfairly good. He held a bouquet of fresh flowers and smiled at me with so much warmth my chest tightened. “Wow,” he murmured, eyes sweeping over me slowly. “Shayle… you look beautiful.” I felt heat crawl up my neck. The gown he’d picked hugged my waist and flowed gracefully around my legs. It shimmered when I moved, and with my hair straightened and my bangs light and soft, I actually felt pretty. And different. “You look incredible too,” I whispered. “Seriously… I’ve never seen yo

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