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CHAPTER 12

Author: Praziee
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-23 22:05:28

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Harrison steps out of his car on arriving the family mansion. His face looks exhausted after a long day at work. He made an attempt of stretching himself a little bit when he notices another vehicle pulling into the driveway.

He smiled, thinking it was his mother returning since the car looks familiar. He quickly walks over to the car, expecting to see his mom's face.

But as the car door opens, he was surprised to see Carmilla stepping out.

“ Hey, where have you been?”, Harrison ask, trying to sound casual despite his surprise.

Carmilla surprise to see him also smiled.

“ I went to see my parents. It's been a while since I last saw them, I'm sorry for not telling you about it”.

He's expression softened

“ No, it okay. That's sweet of you, maybe next time I will go with you to see them”.

Carmilla shrugs

“ It was a last-minute decision, I didn't want to bother you. Besides I needed some time with them alone”.

Harrison nooded understandingly

“ You look exhausted, how was work?”. C
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