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2025-01-03 23:00:48When the elevator reached the Penthouse and stopped, the doors opening immediately revealed Jonathan standing there.
Lacey knew that if she delayed, she would lose that little bit of bravery that she was still hanging on to, so as she stepped into the room fully, she walked into Jonathan’s arms. For the first few seconds, it brought her contentment to just hug him.
There was just something about leaning on the person you liked. If the circumstances had been any different, she wouldn’t feel so nervous about this, but in order to get Jonathan out of her system, it had to be done.
“I thought you wouldn’t let me in.” With her cheeks still pressed into his clothes, Lacey sighed in satisfaction.
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