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189. Laura's Secret
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2024-01-05 13:05:24Laura's gaze remained fixed on the orchids with purple, white, and yellow hybrid blooms that thrived on the sturdy mango tree in her spacious front yard. Normally, when she looked at these flowers that she had always cared for alongside her younger sister, Nancy, her heart would be filled with joy. But this time, she felt sadness and loneliness. She lifted her head to look up at the golden sunset, which appeared to be marching with the clouds to hold back the tears that were on the verge of falling.
What Arabella had said to her earlier had only added to her dilemma. Laura was confused about her feelings for Aryan now. Her lips might say otherwise, but her heart couldn't lie; she was genuinely concerned about Aryan's well-being. "Has Aryan eaten? Where is he now? Does he miss me?" These questions filled her mind.
"It's getting late, Laura. Come inside," Nancy called out from the doorstep of their house, where she had been observing Laura.
Laura quickly wiped her
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Laura suddenly felt calm as the distinctive scent of Aryan's body greeted her sense of smell, and it seemed like the scent was wafting through the air, filling her room. She turned her body to follow the direction of the scent and then slipped her body into the large one in front of her. Laura smiled as she drifted back into her slumber, enjoying her dream as if it were real. Aryan froze when he realized the movement beside him. He tried not to make a sound or any movement at all so as not to wake Laura and make her scream in surprise when she realized his presence. However, his thoughts were proven wrong when Laura instead approached and nestled herself in his embrace. Aryan smiled in relief, then hugged Laura tightly, inhaling her scent deeply to soothe the longing in his heart. Laura squirmed upon hearing the call to prayer for the dawn prayer. Despite being on her period, she was accustomed to waking up early, so in any condition, Laura would wake up, wash her fa
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