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TWENTY ONE

Author: Ember
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-11 14:53:19
KELLAN'S POV

I paused outside my office door

Ashley was in there, waiting for me.

My heart was in my throat, my emotions spilling. The tightness stretched over my body. I rubbed the place where my chest was heaving.

I couldn't breathe.

If Ashley is here, that means she has forgiven me. Right? I couldn't accept any other alternative.

I closed my eyes tightly. I could see her, beautiful, the way she smiles not just with her lips, but her warm chocolate eyes, her golden brown hair framing her face.

The most beautiful person I have ever seen.

I fisted the shirt over my chest, willing myself to breathe, to calm down, and go meet her. My wife.

The ring in my pocket felt heavier than usual. I dipped my hand in and felt the cold jewelry. I was dying to see her with her ring again. Maybe it will be today, maybe she's here so we can go home together.

I opened the doors

Then, I stopped breathing.

Did I say she was the most beautiful person I have ever seen? That didn't d
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Author please try and give us double updates every day, because with only one update, it keeps us in suspense, and I can’t take suspense
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Hmmm Ashely , why is she behaving like this, every one makes mistakes and he is sorry so why can’t she just understand. By the way author can’t wait for tomorrow’s update
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