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Jess rolls her eyes. She's been suspiciously eyeing Fathia for a while now. Especially when that smile on Fathia's face just won't fade. "So, what did Uncle Sebastian reply? I'm so curious."
"What?" Fathia deflects, her cheeks taking on a rosy hue. "Just said he'll be home soon."
Does Jess believe her? Not at all.
"The Young Miss falls in love differently, huh?" Jess teases mercilessly.
"Jess," Fathia protests. "As if you've never been in love!" Her pouting lips only make her conversational opponent burst into laughter.
"I have. But not as intensely as you, Na. The Uncle Sebastian effect is quite powerful, Fathia. No wonder Clara, the Fox, went crazy because she didn't get Uncle Sebastian's attention."
Fathia wishes she could dissolve into the laughter Jess is causing, but she can't. Her brightness fades instead. Her mind is filled with Clara's image, her eyes burning with hatred. And the warning not to appear in front of Sebastian without m
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Jess didn't want to move her belongings even for a moment. Her eyes stared at the beautiful woman with ash brown hair with a cynical gaze. Meanwhile, in front of her, the woman seemed relaxed, enjoying the cup of tea that was served. Jess felt an urge to sprinkle the deadliest poison to make that woman disappear from her sight.The corner of her eye also noticed Fathia, who was way more composed than the last time Jess remembered about their meeting. If Jess wanted to shout a lot of things, it seems that Fathia chose to let her conversation partner speak first. Jess couldn't quite grasp what was going on in Fathia's mind this time, because from this morning until ten minutes ago, their conversation had been overly casual. Suddenly, this visit came without them being able to refuse.And how on earth could this Fox press the doorbell of this apartment? Did she have access? Damn it. Jess forgot that the woman who was the embodiment of the Fox, the one with the nine-tailed
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Fathia lifted her gaze from the edge of the cup she had just sipped. She gently placed the cup down, causing some of the contents to spill from the cup Clara had shouted into. Slowly, she rubbed Jess's arm to calm her down. Fathia knew that her friend was seething with anger over the behavior of the nine-tailed fox woman in front of them."Have I not said thank you?" Eyes that were usually warm and comforting when looking at someone were now piercingly challenging. There was no wavering at all. "Ah, I forgot that your 'rescue' was carried out under orders."Clara growled in frustration. Her hand clenched tightly. Her eyes gleamed with anger. "You!""That's the truth, right? If Aunt suddenly loses her memory, I can repeat Aunt Laras's words. My life is Aunt Clara's lifeline. If I can't be saved, Aunt Clara would suffer even worse consequences."She savored how Clara's face turned darker as anger consumed her. Although she didn't want to speak like that jus
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"Sebastian," Fathia knew that something was bothering the guy who's now standing, looking at the New York City skyline from the balcony. She slowly closed the sliding door, which was mostly made of glass. The wind was blowing harder, messing up her hair and the cardigan she had on to protect herself from the chilly air. Not to mention the noisy sounds of vehicles down there, like the constant soundtrack of the city's nights.The city that never sleeps, as they call it.The guy turned, smiling as he extended his hand, which was quickly met with a handshake. He tightened his grip, not wanting the girl who was now walking towards him to pull away again. Although... doubts were growing stronger in his mind."Not sleepy yet?"Fathia shook her head gently."Try not to stay up too late, Fathia. It's not good for your health."The girl chuckled. "You should take your own advice, Sebastian." Now Fathia stood beside him, looking closely at Sebastian,
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Sebastian chose to embrace Fathia, causing her to stand on her tiptoes to match his height."Have you given up already?" Fathia asked, with a sadness she couldn't hide. Just a few days ago, she felt like her old Sebastian had returned. With his increasing playfulness, and the countless restrictions he'd imposed on her. So, where did this sense of failure come from?Fathia let Sebastian hold her tightly for a while. It made her breath uneven, but she liked the way he held her. As if in his embrace, Fathia would be safe. In this closeness with minimal distance, Sebastian was always there for Fathia."Not giving up," Sebastian finally released the embrace slowly. Although he was reluctant to do so, as being close to Fathia was like an addiction. It triggered a cascade of reactions in his blood. He never found satisfaction when they were close. Sebastian closed his eyes briefly, his hands still resting on Fathia's shoulders. He didn't want to look at the girl he kne
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Three hours before Fathia headed to the Energy Building."You nervous, Fat?" Jess asks, idly playing with her fingers on the dining table. Their breakfast had finished a few hours ago. It was made cheerfully by Fathia, despite the teasing from Jess. However, Fathia received an affectionate peck from Sebastian without shame.Almost every chance Jess gets, when Sebastian isn't around, she teases Fathia relentlessly. It's her own form of entertainment, especially when the redness on Fathia's cheeks is so apparent. It brings Jess immense satisfaction to mock her, especially since Fathia never gets angry, even if she pouts all day long.But all the playful words Jess wants to throw at her are held back as she sees her friend fall silent after breakfast. Watching Sebastian, who also gazes worriedly at Fathia as he leaves, Jess understands this deeply. And to be honest, Jess is scared herself.Really.She never thought the day would come when everything w
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