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CHAPTER FORTY
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2024-10-29 19:42:56As speculated, Ace swallows his enormous pride(I’m sorry Ace) and comes over to Asher’s house. We are both seated in the living room and he has been staring at me for close to fifteen minutes now without uttering a word.
I wonder what is running on his mind. Judging from his facial expression, it cannot be something nice. He looks pissed off.
“I thought you said you were going to move in with Kyle”
“Ace I already answered that question.”
“I want to hear you say it again”
“Change of plans. Alora suggested something better”
“Who is Alora?” He asks with a creased brow.
“My all time best friend. She is Asher’s little sister and we all live here together”
“Let me get this straight. You live here with Asher and his younger sister who happens to be your best friend”
“Exactly, so you have nothing to be worried about. I&rsq
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