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Chapter 41

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last update Last Updated: 2025-12-05 23:18:52

The casual way he said it annoyed me more than the actual words.

He flipped a page and added, “As for my meeting today… I have to meet someone but you can call it a date too.”

“A date?” The word flew out of my mouth faster than my brain could stop it.

Leon looked at me with raised eyebrows, like I was the one being unreasonable.

“What’s with the surprise?” he asked. “I shouldn’t have a date? Someone to dine with… someone to warm my bed at night?” His voice dipped on purpose, poking at me. “Or w
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