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THE CONTRACT

Author: Ria Noir
last update publish date: 2026-09-01 01:06:20

CHAPTER EIGHTY-ONE: THE CONTRACT

SERENA'S POV

Caspian came back in the late afternoon with bags of real food.

I was thankful for the cafeteria food but I almost kissed the containers from one of my takeout place. The bag smelled of garlic and warm bread and roasted chicken. He set them on the small table near the window while asking for updates on my brother. He seemed concerned but I couldn't read his expression. I looked at the food, then at him. Part of me wanted to refuse the food but the o
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