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2024-10-29 19:42:56After a cool shower, Emily felt somewhat groggy and lethargic. She curled up in her blankets, shifting positions restlessly without finding comfort.
Her phone buzzed. A message from Elton Cromwell: "Emily, I'm downstairs. Can you come down now?"
Emily forced a smile. How did he always know she was in her apartment?
"Okay, wait for me."
She climbed out of bed, carelessly picked out some clothes to wear, and, just before leaving, glanced in the mirror. She dabbed a layer of lipstick on her lips, enhancing her naturally pale, almost icy skin and faint lip color, which, without lipstick, always made her look weary and listless.
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