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Chapter 21 The Potion's Effect

Author: Artemis Z.Y.
last update publish date: 2026-07-14 15:27:09

**Mia's POV**

The foyer felt too small, too warm in the wake of Catherine's departure. The lingering scent of her herbs mixed with the familiar notes of Kyle's cologne, creating something heady and strange in the air between us. Kyle stood perfectly still, his usual impeccable appearance slightly disrupted – tie loosened, emerald nail mark stark against his white shirt, a flush rising along his cheekbones.

I studied the intricate patterns in the marble flooring, tracing the swirls with my eyes.
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