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21. Perfect Job

Author: Lakewood
last update publish date: 2026-04-09 16:16:07
Chapter 21

Eva's Pov

That night, I didn't sleep. I couldn't. Adrian left a new phone by my bed. And I just stared at it, contemplating whether to accept it or leave it behind.

I lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling, counting the hours until 6 a.m.

The moonflower sat on the nightstand. I should have thrown it away. Instead, I left it there. I don't know why I did.

The threats were already getting too much and out of hand. I walked towards the table in the center of the room, there w
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