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Chapter 21
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Nicky's POV
"Your turn to do the dishes," Ryder says as he stands from the table.
I glare at him. "How did you come to that conclusion? I've done them for the past three nights. I'm supposed to be the guest."
"You're not a guest. You're like the stray dog I'm stuck with taking care of." My glare turns deadlier as he talks. "And I came to that conclusion because I have a few calls I need to make."
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