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Chapter 13: The Unexpected Assignment

Author: Raven
last update publish date: 2025-07-03 01:21:03

“You’re cooking?” she asked, her voice betraying her surprise.

Liam didn’t even look up. “It’s breakfast, not rocket science. Sit.”

Allie hesitated. “I really need to get going—”

“I said, sit.” His tone was calm but firm, leaving no room for argument.

Reluctantly, she sat at the table. The aroma of porridge and freshly brewed coffee filled the air, but she barely tasted

the food as she shoveled it down.

“You’re going to burn your tongue like that,” Liam said, sitting across from her. His gaze
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