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CHAPTER THIRTY - FIVE

Author: Dinmatha
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Logan followed behind Emily, shutting the door. His eyebrows drew together in a frown, as he asked, “what do you mean?” 

“You never called to check up on me. Why are you acting worried all of a sudden?” Emily said as she sat on the bed and tilted her head.

“I left you in capable hands,” Logan said as he loosened the tie and unbuttoned the first two buttons of his shirt,Taking the chair nearest to the bed.

“Funny someone said that earlier today.” Emily said,  her eyes trailing to his chest.

“You mean

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