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Chapter 487

Author: Hauling Treasures
Or could it be that he had neglected his workouts over the past five years, and his body wasn’t as fit as before? Was that why she found him unattractive?

The thought stung for a moment, but he quickly shook it off and gave himself a mental pep talk. After all, his "wounded soldier" act had worked, hadn’t it?

*

After dinner, Justin cleaned up the table, neatly packing everything so the bodyguards could take it back later.

It was his first time doing this kind of task, yet he moved efficiently, without a trace of frustration. Rather than feeling like he was lowering himself, he felt a sense of warmth, like home.

Haley was recovering, and he was taking care of her.

After wiping down the coffee table with a wet wipe and tossing it in the trash, he handed her a glass of water and her post-meal medication. Only after watching her take it did he return to his work at the table.

Just then, his phone rang—a call from Sam overseas.

Not wanting to disturb Haley, he stepped onto
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