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Chapter Twelve : Lie
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Baguio City, Philippines
THERA woke up at seven the next morning. Her back was sore from lying on the couch all night but surprisingly she had a great sleep.
She flexed her muscles and stretched her body as she got up. The sun was already sneaking from the glass window of the room. She forgot to lower the blinds down before going to sleep last night.
She yawned as she walked into the spacious bathroom. She turned the shower on when she got inside the multi-water jet shower enclosure. Thera retreated in shock as the cold water flowed out and splashed her feet.
After a few minutes of staring at the flowing water from the shower, she closed it and went out. She could not muster enough courage to bathe under the open showerhead.
Thera tied her hair and went down to check and help Fely prepare breakfast.
Would Sean join her for breakfast? If yes, though feeling awkward, she cou
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