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Chapter 17

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Chapter 17

​Leilani's POV

​By the time I reached the penthouse, my arms felt like they were vibrating from carrying Lily’s bags all day. Every muscle in my body was screaming for me to just drop to the floor and stay there.

​But as the elevator doors opened, the smell of home-cooked garlic pasta hit me. Timothy was in the kitchen, his sleeves rolled up, looking more relaxed than I’d seen him in weeks.

​"Surprise," he said, walking over and wrapping his arms around me. I tried not to wince as my
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