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Chapter 45: Max And Lake

Author: ZennaFlakes
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-26 01:43:55

Monica stepped out of the locker room, still sore from rehearsal, her bag slung over one shoulder. The elevator doors had just opened when she saw him.

Spencer.

“Hey,” she said softly, eyes darting away. She’d managed to sneak out of his apartment before dawn, before he woke up—before she could regret what almost happened. Thankfully apart from making out, Spencer didn't go further which was quite impressive judging from the heat between them.

He wasn’t wearing the usual mask today. Just a plain black hoodie and dark jeans. The kind of look that made him blend in, yet somehow stand out more. He was acting like a worker instead of a boss.

He tilted his head, lips curling. “Just hey, huh?”

Before she could move, he stepped forward and brushed a loose strand of hair from her cheek. Her breath caught.

His nearness made the air tighten. Monica tried to step back, but her spine met the cold steel of the elevator wall.

He didn’t touch her right away. His eyes dropped to her leg.

“You’re limp
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