Chapter 33MaxI knocked on Ace's door and waited, my heart pounding so hard I could hear it in my ears, and that restless feeling under my skin was getting worse with every second that passed."Ace, I know you're in there," I called out and knocked again, harder this time.No response.I pressed my ear against the door and heard movement inside, heard footsteps and then silence, and I knew he was standing right on the other side trying to decide whether to ignore me or tell me to leave."Ace, please, we need to talk.""Go away Max." His voice came through the door and it sounded tired and strained. "I already told you, there's nothing to talk about.""I'm not leaving until you open this door.""Then you're going to be standing out there for a long time."I leaned my forehead against the door and closed my eyes, frustration building in my chest because he was being stubborn and I couldn't blame him but I needed to see him, needed to talk to him face to face."I mean it Ace, I'll stand
 ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-10-14
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