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Chapter 56

Author: K.A
last update publish date: 2026-03-03 14:15:49

Aria

He didn’t storm in this time.

No door slammed. No harsh voice demanding answers I didn’t owe him. No rough fingers reaching for what he wasn’t supposed to touch.

He just walked in and sat.

I blinked at him from where I sat on the edge of the bed, pillow curled in my lap, heartbeat already braced for another argument. Another shove. Another whisper I’d pretend didn’t make my skin burn.

But he didn’t touch me.

He didn’t even look angry. Just… tired.

Dexter ran a hand through his hair, mussin
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