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CHAPTER 76

Author: Kjosh
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-25 16:02:22

Amelia POV

I stood in the hallway, leaning against the wall, my mind still reeling from everything that had just happened within this few hours. Dae was in the other room on the phone, trying to sort through the mess Bryan had left behind. Emily was sleeping in the guest room, finally at peace after the chaotic night we all just passed out from.

The door creaked open, and Dae stepped out, his face hard and focused, but the moment he saw me, his expression softened.

“Hey,” he said quietly, walking over to me with a smile.

“How are you holding up to things?”

I took a deep breath, struggling to find the right words to use.

“Honestly? I feel like I’ve been through a war and I was the captin.”

Dae reached out, gently brushing a strand of hair behind my ear with a romantic look.

“You’re safe now. Both of you in this house, and I also forgive you for everything.”

I looked up at him, feeling a warmth I hadn’t felt in a long time in the hands of anyone.

“Thank you, Dae. For everything you'
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