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Chapter Nine : Lies we tell ourselves.

作者: Aridah
last update 公開日: 2026-02-28 08:39:26

ASHLEY

I went back to the room after the driver came back with everything on the list.

Luciana was already awake, staring at everything with curiosity. I picked her up from the bed, and she let out a baby sound.

"Time for a bath, princess," I said.

I adjusted her on my arms and entered the bathroom. I removed her clothes and surprisingly clean diapers.

I cleaned her up with so much difficulty. She kept reaching for my face with that curiosity look.

I wore one of the dresses the driver bought
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