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CHAPTER 104

Author: Pheobe
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-28 14:44:30

Jakob's POV.

I woke up with a start also scanning the perimeter to see what was going on. I was in a hospital. When did I get here? The events of the previous night came rushing into my mind like a barrage and I placed my hands on my forehead to massage my temple.

Mia walked in with a paper bag looking furious. Her countenance only changed when she saw me. "I didn't think you were going to wake up anytime soon so I ordered some clothes. I hope you do not mind."

I believe twice trying to figure out what exactly the situation was that made her think that shopping was even more important to me than anything else in the world

"You ordered clothes for yourself?" I raised a brow to get the full scope of the gist.

She shook her head before taking a seat closer to me. "I know how this must look and everything but this is just you being paranoid. What I actually meant was that I had a meeting I wanted to represent you in so I ordered some clothes since you would not be present physically.
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