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2024-10-29 19:42:56Forced into another bath, Emily observed a stark change in Murray. Not only had his demeanor shifted dramatically from just moments before, but he was also efficiently handling work emails while seated on the sofa.
Murray asked, "Can I use your phone?"
Busy loading clothes into the dryer, Emily nodded towards the bedroom with her chin. "It's on the bed. You can get it yourself."
Rising, Murray headed to the bedroom. Emily tossed his clothes, save for the coat needing dry cleaning, in the washing machine. Now, he was just wrapped in a towel.
Moonlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a glow on his back. His figure was alluring.
Emily couldn't help but admire the contours of his back and the indentation at the base of his spine, thinking to herself how unfairly blessed he was by nature.
It felt unjust, but what was the use of being upset with fate?
Nonetheless, Emily fetched Murray's clothes from the dryer and took
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