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Chapter 20 - FOUND

Author: Angel janie
last update publish date: 2026-07-29 23:25:13

Quincy woke after another short night of sleep, her body still aching from the previous day's exhaustion. She lay in bed for a moment, staring at the faint morning light filtering through the blinds before letting out a quiet sigh. She didn't have the energy to get up, but she didn't have a choice. Work was waiting.

She shuffled across the quiet apartment and made herself a quick breakfast before picking up her purse and coat. As she got ready to leave, her thoughts drifted back to the previous
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  • UNDER HIS RULES: Trapped in his game   Chapter 20 - FOUND

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