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Chapter 38

Author: M. Wilde
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

IT was already midnight when Bullet was able to talk her into staying in his room while waiting for the rain to stop. After opening the door, Astrid asked for the bathroom so he turned on the lights and led her inside. From where he’s standing, he could hear the splash of water on the floor.

Is she taking a shower? He shook his head. Why does he care if she’s taking a Goddamn shower or not?

Ah, there he goes again. He has told himself many times over that he won’t do anything that would get him into trouble, especially when Astrid is involved, especially now. But it’s not late now, he didn’t know how it happened or what was he thinking to offer his bathroom and let her stay in his room.

“I can’t just leave her alone in the coffee shop, can I? I’m just being nice, as a friend,” he kept telling himself while pacing the room. “I’m just concerned about her, as a friend.” He stuf

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