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Sixteen

Author: Raven
last update publish date: 2026-02-14 01:53:51

Third POV

Roderick loosened his tie as he entered the softly lit bedroom. The gentle rustle of his suit jacket filled the air as he placed it over the chair. His eyes found her sitting at the edge of their king-sized bed, still in her silk robe, looking distant and lost in thought.

He approached quietly, his footsteps muted by the carpet, and leaned down to kiss her temple. She didn’t shift or smile, just stared vacantly ahead, which made his chest tighten with worry.

"What’s wrong, sweetheart?
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