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113. The Man Who Stayed

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last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-01-02 14:37:00

“What a night.”

Aaron let out a long breath as he said it, then dropped himself onto the couch. Rose stood beside it, looking relieved, yet still unsettled. Aaron glanced at her and patted the empty space next to him.

Rose shook her head. “I’ll just stay here.”

“Oh my God. Even though I love you, I’m not going to take advantage of this, Rose.” Aaron patted the couch again. “Sit down. Don’t stand there like a mannequin.”

Awkwardly, Rose sat beside him. They were in Aaron’s bedroom after a long,
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