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LITTLE LATE FOR THAT DON'T YOU THINK?

Author: Ray Nhedicta
last update publish date: 2025-10-05 03:42:32

Chapter 24

Max

"You said it was important for my recovery."

"It is."

The air in the room felt thick and heavy and I could barely breathe properly. I walked over to the bench and sat down to take off my shoes and I could feel Ace watching me even though I wasn't looking at him.

His presence felt different now and everything felt different and I hated how aware I was of every small movement he made.

"How's the knee been?" he asked and his voice was carefully neutral.

"Fine."

"Any swelling?"

"No.
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