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Author: L.Oyizah
last update publish date: 2026-01-02 23:45:03

Serena

I woke up slowly, feeling warm and comfortable.

For a moment, I just lay there with my eyes closed, enjoying the softness of the bed and the peaceful morning silence.

Then I reached out beside me.

Empty.

My eyes flew open.

Ethan wasn't there.

I sat up quickly, looking around the room. No sign of him.

I grabbed my phone from the nightstand and checked the time.

7:00 AM.

What?

My eyes widened in shock.

Oh my God, it's already seven!

Today is Monday. I had an important meeting with new inve
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