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Chapter 25

Author: Mary Gilliam
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-02 01:36:28

Olympia's POV

Zayn accepting Ryder made me really happy. Now all I had to do was to tell Ryder.

I dialed Ryder's number as butterflies danced in my stomach.

“Hi Ollie,” Ryder's warm, husky voice answered.

He sounded excited to hear my voice.

“Hey Ryder,” I replied, trying to sound as casual as possible.

“How are you?” He asked.

“I'm good and you?” I replied.

“I can't say I'm doing well,” he answered.

My excitement changed into worry as I asked,

“Why? What's wrong? Are you not feeling well?”

“My physical body is doing okay but I can't say the same for my heart. I was so sad that you didn't come to work today. Anyways, enough about me. How is Zayn doing?” he asked.

I smiled shaking my head before answering,

“He's better now. Thanks for giving me the day off to tend to him.”

“It's okay. So why did you call this late?” He asked.

“Were you busy or asleep? I'm sorry if I woke you or disturbed,” I replied.

“No, not at all. I'm just worried that you're calling by this time. I hope there is
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