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“Let’s hurry, guards. Don’t let my child follow me,”

The guards nodded at me, and the car started moving. I saw Zayne running after me, struggling against the bodyguards’ grip, but he couldn’t come with us.

My chest tightened with anxiety as I clutched it. Zekiel was fast asleep, shirtless. Fear crept in—what if Zekiel had lied to me? What if his overtime excuse was just a cover?

But I believe in Zekiel. I believe in his love, so I’ll hold onto his promise that he’ll never leave me.

When we arrived at the company, I immediately took the elevator—there were hardly any people left. As soon as I reached his office floor, I saw Hero sitting there, working on his computer.

“Where’s Zekiel, Hero?”

He looked up at me, his eyes widening before he quickly stood.

“H-He’s still in a meeting, Claire.”

My brows furrowed at his nervous stutter.

“What meeting? I just need to give him this.”

Hero rushed from behind his desk and tried to push me away.

“Sir is still busy—“

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