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The Coat Rack

作者: Arhaan
last update 公開日: 2026-04-11 22:54:42

The heavy silence of the kitchen pressed down on Aryan like a physical weight. The soft hum of the stainless-steel refrigerator was the only sound, a stark contrast to his frantic heartbeat. He stared at the trash can where the stale piece of bread lay amidst discarded vegetable peels. His stomach cramped so aggressively he had to grip the cold granite counter just to stay upright.

If you are hungry, you ask for permission. And my answer is no.

Kiara’s words echoed relentlessly, each syllable a
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