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SHATTERED BOUNDARIES

Author: Anyachi
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Jason's eyes quickly opened to the gentle, penetrating dawn light coming through the curtains. His head was pounding, a result of the mix of stress and fatigue he experienced the day before. As he gradually started to notice his environment, a strong feeling of unease gripped him. Turning his head, he discovered Kendall resting next to him, her serene face completely unaware in slumber.

He was temporarily unable to move due to his disbelief. Sitting up suddenly, his heart pounding, he attempted to reconstruct the scattered memories from the night before. Something felt off as he noticed the glass of water on the nightstand and the strange weight in his limbs.

Jason hurriedly reviewed the terms of the contract, particularly emphasizing the key rule: no physical intimacy. Their arrangement was clear; any deviation was a breach of trust and agreement. He moved his legs over the side of the bed with abrupt and restless motions.

Kendall stirred next to him, her eyes opening with a blink as
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Distance is not a best thing in a relationship because the more the distance the more separation comes in..... Kendall just saw the beginning of Jason anger which is bad, so she need to tell the truth so he can pour out all the anger at once than keeping it for long till it shows up by itself.
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