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Chapter 60

Author: Adaririchichi
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-03 14:26:05

ERICA

The sharp beam of headlights cut through the darkness, washing over me. I froze, clutching my bag so tightly to my chest that I felt the rough fabric dig into my palms. My heart pounded wildly, each thud echoing in my ears and drowning out the gentle symphony of chirping crickets.

Why is he back so early? Did he forget anything? Damn! Of all the days he decided to come back early!

Breathe, Erica. Think.

I dropped to the ground, scrambling into the bushes near the gate. The thorny branches scratched my arms and snagged the hem of my shirt, but I barely noticed. My focus was entirely on keeping my breathing steady, shallow, silent.

The car door opened.

Even without seeing his face, I knew it was him. Raffael. His broad shoulders caught the faint glow of the car’s interior light. His movements were deliberate, calm. Every step he took exuded an unshakable confidence, as if he already knew exactly what he’d find.

No. He couldn’t have seen me. He couldn’t.

I pressed my body lo
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