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Chapter 52: NexusAI

Author: Friëda
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"Maybe it's just a coincidence. It has to be." Lysia mumbled absentmindedly.

Lost in her wandering thoughts, Lysia suddenly felt her lips being captured by an incredibly soft pair of lips. She dropped the pen in her hand onto the couch, then instinctively wrapped her arms around Kyle’s neck, responding to his unexpected kiss.

Kyle slowly pushed her down onto the sofa, his body towering over hers. His fingers teasingly traced along her soft curves before stopping at her smooth, porcelain-white thigh.

Just as he was about to lift her dress, Lysia playfully smacked his chest and scolded him with feigned annoyance, “No way, we haven’t even showered yet.”

Reluctantly pulling away from her luscious lips, Kyle’s gaze darkened with desire. “How about I help you shower, then?” he suggested, his voice low and teasing.

“Kyle!” Lysia called his name sternly, but the faint blush on her cheeks betrayed her.

Taking her hand in his, he pressed a kiss onto the back of it, his eyes glinting mischievous
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