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Chapter 23: Just Stay for Tonight

Author: Patty Writes
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-07-04 03:13:50

Mira

I cleared my throat.

“Took it out to wash my face.” I lied then continued rummaging.

I pulled him to sit and started scampering around looking for the first aid box, opening and closing cupboards, his hand caught my wrist when I reached for a top cabinet, his body heat consumed any cold I may have felt, I didn't even realize when he had moved, he was quiet, always moving with calm precision like he always knew, he was always watching.

I turned around and our bodies were close, too close.
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