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Chapter 9

Author: eleb_heart
last update publish date: 2026-07-29 16:40:47

CHAPTER NINE

Addie woke up in the middle of the afternoon.

Before getting out of bed, she lay there for several minutes, staring blankly into space. Eventually, she pushed herself up and slowly climbed out of bed.

Stretching her stiff limbs, she walked toward the bedroom window overlooking the sea.

A small smile found its way onto her lips.

The view was breathtaking.

If she had come here on vacation instead of being brought here against her will, she probably would've been genuinely happy. The
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