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CHAPTER 21

Author: Feyi xtar
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-19 13:52:23

Ashley's POV

I knock slightly on Austin's door, holding on to the strap of my purse with one hand while keeping the other hand on the wall, waiting for him to answer. He had invited me over to discuss his birthday preparations, and I'm more than happy to help. Even though I couldn't clear my head regarding yesterday's event, I can't seem to shake the feeling of the tension we both shared. I even tried to convince myself that it was just a moment, a mistake, but I knew better. And for now, I needed to focus on other things, like Austin's upcoming birthday.

The door creaked open, and Austin smiled at me. “Ash, come on in.”

“Took you long enough, Austin. What were you doing? Fucking?”

“I wish I was.” He joked, and we burst out laughing.

“Take your horny ass out of my face.” I said, stepping into his house.

I stepped into the warm comfort of his apartment. It was small, but the interior designs and some pieces of artwork that were hung around on the wall made it feel like home. His apar
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