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A New Leaf

Author: VIKTORINK
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-05-11 04:10:34

Leo’s POV

I don’t think I’ve ever felt more out of place in a room that used to feel like home.

Ryan is halfway through a story about some girl he met at a gala, waving his hands around like he’s conducting an orchestra of nonsense. Warren is laughing too loud, adding his own commentary about how “easy” it is to get what you want if you know the right people. Their voices overlap, bounce off the walls, fill the space like thick smoke.

And I just… sat there, watching and listening, but I couldn
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