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Chapter 11

Auteur: Oyin_D
last update Date de publication: 2026-04-17 07:40:30

Briar’s POV

A loud gasp escaped my lips as I opened my eyes. I swallowed hard, my eyes darting around the room desperately. It took my brain a few seconds to process where I was. I exhaled slowly in relief. The nightmare had me running for my life. checked the time and I only have about two hours to get ready for work. Peeling the sheet off me, I staggered towards the bathroom almost losing my footing.

Staring at my disheveled hair in the mirror. My face already looks stressed and it's only be
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