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120. Confusing Spot
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2024-07-05 15:47:48Rayne's POV
“Sweet Lord, what is that pounding sound?” I murmured as I placed my hand on my forehead. My head hurts. It felt like I was spinning in a circle. I rubbed my eyes and woke up in a daze.
“What the hell…” I said, looking confused as I found myself in an office. It was pretty different from mine. The office was large and decorated with exquisite mini statues and classic curtains. Everything was in gray and black, giving it a mature color yet eerie vibe.
The room was silent, and the only sound I could hear was my ragged breathing. “What was happening to me? I was in Nathan's arms a few seconds ago. Was I dreaming? But it didn't seem like one. It felt real.” My thoughts raced in my head.
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