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21 - The Question
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2024-10-29 19:42:56***Naomi's POV***
After seeing Morgan safe and sound, Matt guided me to Rob's office. Being a true gentleman, he had offered me his hand to hold, but I refused it. It took every cell of my whole being not to, but it was for the best. I can't possibly even think of being with him as he's married.
We walked in silence, me following him at an arms-length down a staircase till we came to a stop in front of white double doors.
This time Matthew didn't offer his hand. He took mine, not giving me room to refuse. I tried to remove it, but that made him tighten his grip. We walked in, hand in hand.
Gabriel and his mate were on the office desk to the left, looking at a map spread across it. Lee sat on the sof
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