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CHAPTER FIFTY FOUR

Author: Swiwi
last update publish date: 2026-02-23 05:14:41

Coming back to the penthouse from pre-birthday drinks, a loud roar of 'SUPRISE' fills the air once I open the door.

My mom, with all of my close friends and my co-stars, and a few people I recognize as Grayson's friends smile widely at me, as each and every one of them releases a balloon in their hands that has the big letter '23' on each and every one of them.

"Wha-" I look at Max to see him grinning from ear to ear.

"You knew about this?"

He nods his head and puts his arm over my shoulders an
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