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WHY IS HE DOING THIS

Author: Ray Nhedicta
last update publish date: 2026-06-16 21:36:23

Chapter 26

The next morning arrived with a bright splash of sunlight pouring through the large glass windows of the private suite.

Riley was up before the nurses even began their early shift, her heart beating with a frantic, jittery sort of excitement. Today was the day her new life officially began.

She washed her face, carefully brushed out her dark hair, and changed into a smart, professional dress she had kept in her small travel bag.

She arranged with Nurse Abigail at the front desk to
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