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CHAPTER 22 The Kitchen Encounter

Author: Lia Aurora
last update publish date: 2026-06-07 05:38:20

“We’re home.”

Xavier’s voice cut through the noise in my head.

I blinked, realizing I hadn’t registered the last few minutes of the drive.

My hand moved automatically to the seatbelt, unfastening it with a soft click.

The car door opened before I could reach for it.

Xavier stood there, one hand resting lightly against the door, the other waiting.

I hesitated for half a second before placing my hand in his.

He helped me out without a word.

The night air felt cooler than it should have or maybe i
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