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Chapter 10

Author: Molly Cambria
last update publish date: 2026-04-08 21:55:45

Eden's POV

I wriggle my toes again, watching them through the haze of steam that clouds the bathtub. The hot water goes a long way to soothe the aches and pains of the day. I look around at the worn but grand space, my eyes scanning the marble sink area and moving up over the ornate gold mirror hanging directly above it. Again, it’s not my style, but it is pretty in a way. The dark maroon-colored walls against the contrasting white marble give the place a rather grand feel. The whole bathroom i
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