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Chapter 116: Sweet Surprise

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last update Last Updated: 2025-03-17 03:03:02

Elena's POV

The warmth of morning sunlight kissed my face, stirring me awake. My lashes fluttered as I blinked a few times, adjusting to the light streaming through the curtains. Something felt... different. The room smelled faintly of lavender, and the air carried a sense of calm — unusual for my chaotic life these days.

I sat up slowly, my gaze sweeping across the room. My eyes widened.

Everything was spotless — no, perfect. The clothes I’d left scattered on the chair were neatly folded. The empty glasses on the nightstand were gone. Even the floor looked freshly mopped, shining faintly in the morning glow. A bouquet of fresh roses sat on the dresser, their vibrant red petals bright against the white vase.

Daniel.

I smiled to myself. He was always doing things like this — quietly stepping in to make my life easier without asking for credit. My heart warmed at the thought.

I turned to check on Chase. He was curled up on his side, snuggled beneath the covers, his little face relaxed
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