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Chapter 345

Author: Paola Yu
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I had heard about Lawrence's father's death last night, and ever since, I'd barely been able to sleep. My mind kept circling back to how Lawrence must be feeling after such a loss. The relationship between Lawrence and his father had been far from simple or good, but I knew Lawrence had spent his entire life trying to please his father and earn his attention.

There were so many times during the night when I almost texted or called him, but every time, I stopped myself. I didn't know how he'd react. I didn't even know what to say. Showing up at the Lewis mansion in the middle of the night wasn't exactly a safe or reasonable idea either.

So, I waited for the appropriate moment—attending the funeral. That, at least, would be socially acceptable and would respect the boundaries Lawrence had imposed between us. I dressed carefully in mourning attire, the kind that wouldn't raise eyebrows but was also practical enough for running, kicking, or fighting, if necessary. You never knew what to
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