“Excuse me... hi. Is there a restroom nearby?” Ashley asked, pausing in the hallway to flag down a passing girl.The girl stopped, offering a wry look. “I don’t actually work here, don’t mind my outfit.”Ashley’s eyes widened, a heat crawling up her neck. “I am so sorry! I just... I assumed...”“It’s fine, I get that a lot,” the girl interrupted with a graceful smile. “But you will find one further down the hall. Just ask someone else, someone actually on the clock.” With a parting nod, she disappeared around the corner.Sighing at her own clumsiness, Ashley continued down the corridor. She was just about to round the corner when something heavy collided with her, knocking her off balance.“Oh!” She yelped, her heels slipping. She braced for the floor, but instead of cold marble, she felt a firm, warm weight wrap around her waist, anchoring her in place.As she steadied herself, she looked up. Her breath hitched. Dark, familiar eyes met hers. it was Nathan. He was wearing that same wa
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