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Pressure point

Penulis: November
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-02-06 22:57:14

BRAHAM'S POV

Last night I couldn't sleep. I stayed still so Millie would think I was sleeping, letting her process her thoughts without trying to be strong for me.

When she finally slept, I was able to check Renan's messages: Emergency Council session scheduled. Three days from now, 10 AM.

I replied: We'll strategize in the morning. Can't leave now—would wake Millie. She has enough on her plate.

Understood. Get some rest. We'll need it.

Then we’ll see tomorrow. Millie cannot be bothered now. S
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