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Chapter 42. Could Have Been Mine
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2025-03-29 20:00:11Lucas POV
“What are you doing here?” I asked, awkwardly stroking her glossy black hair.
Not only was I worried about her safety, but I was also concerned about her medical condition.
She wrapped her little arms around my neck.
“I missed you.” She uttered, and I felt like someone punched me hard on the chest.
I could not breathe.
“I missed you, too,” I told her before pivoting on my heels, with her still in my arms, and going back to the elevator, ignoring the open-mouthed stare of my employees.
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