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Chapter 38

Author: Maggie Len
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-11 20:31:46

CARLTON'S POV

The loud sound of the alarm almost destroys my eardrum and I hastily turn it off before more damage can be done.

I forgot to charge my normal alarm clock last night, so I had to use the manual one with changeable batteries.

Now I remember why I stuffed it in the cupboard years ago. The stupid thing is too damn loud.

I get up from the bed, do my regular morning stretches, before taking the alarm and stuffing it back into the cupboard.

I turn to leave the room but I don't make it to the door before I change my mind. I take out the alarm clock and throw it into the trash can instead.

I walk into the bathroom and brush my teeth, before heading downstairs to the kitchen.

I start brewing some coffee and open my phone to check my emails while I wait.

“What is this?”

Marigold walks into the kitchen holding her phone up to my face.

“What is what?”

“This,” she points to the screen and glares at me, her nose flaring up.

I squint my eyes to look at what she is showing me t
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