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I hung, watching you bask in your failure

Author: Mina's vale
last update publish date: 2025-10-21 20:22:09

Renz's Pov

The morning light slipped through the curtains, soft and quiet.

Nyx’s head rested on my chest, her breath warm and steady. The world felt still—everything felt peaceful.

Then my phone rang.

I ignored it, grumbling under my breath.

It rang again.

Nyx stirred, mumbling, “Why don’t you just pick it up?” Her voice was sleepy and soft.

I kissed her forehead. “You’re awake?”

She nodded without opening her eyes.

The phone buzzed again, louder this time. With a sigh, I reached for it on the
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