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ONM: Chapter 15

Author: Seera Mei
last update Last Updated: 2024-09-02 00:03:05

**R18**

I went straight to my room to take a shower and rest. It’s only now that I’m feeling exhausted.

As I stepped out of the bathroom, my phone beeped. I glanced at it and saw a text from my brother.

**Kuya Vince:**

"I'm home. Get some rest. Goodnight, lil sis. Your kuya loves you."

I smiled. I’m really lucky to have such a sweet and supportive brother. I typed out my reply.

**Me to Kuya Vince:**

"I love you too, kuya. Get some rest, you're more tired than I am. Thank you again and goodnight! Mwah."

I put down my phone and turned to head to the vanity mirror to brush my hair. I hadn’t even taken a step when my phone rang again. I grabbed it, thinking my brother might have forgotten to tell me something, but I was overjoyed when I saw the caller.

It’s Xander! I quickly answered the call.

“Hello?” I answered, frowning when I heard noise in the background. Where is he? Is he outside?

“Where are you?” he immediately asked. Shouldn’t I be the one asking where he is? It’s la
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