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67: Ross's backstory

Author: Meminger
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-30 22:15:14
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The next morning dawned clear, the sun coming in through the huge windows of the Blackwood mansion. Fiona woke up to the smell of fresh coffee and the sound of Sebastian moving around in the kitchen.

She went downstairs still in her nightgown, hair messy, eyes swollen from sleeping so much and crying the night before, but body relaxed after everything they had done until the sun came up.

Sebastian was wearing gray sweatpants, no shirt, making pancakes with red berries. When he saw her in the doorway, he gave that crooked smile that always undid her.

“Good morning, jealous wife,” he joked, but the voice was affectionate.

Fiona crossed her arms, pretending to make a face.

“Good morning, husband who answers ex’s calls at two in the morning.”

He dropped the spatula, wiped his hands on the dish towel and went to her. Hugged her by the waist, kissed her forehead.

“Today I end this jealousy once and for all,” he said seriously. “We’re going to visit Ross. You’ll see with you
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