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Chapter 13: The Farewell
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Chapter 13: The Farewell
There was a silence so heavy Cory felt it pressing down on her resolve. She almost wanted to beg Hayden to stay the night now but she fought the urge as that would ruin her plan. Her heart swelled. She was so moved by his gesture. He meant to care for her no matter what, even after death if need be. She waited hoping he would say yes and hold her tonight and also needing him to say no and leave her be.
“I want that,” murmured Hayden into her hair.
He inhaled her scent deeply and held her close.
“I want that more than anything,” he said, chuckling sadly.
He pressed his forehead to hers, their noses brushing. He locked eyes with her.
“But I don’t want you feeling like you owe me affection in exchange for any of this,” he said, gesturing towards the deed.
“I don’t,” she said
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