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Shadows 58: Hiding Something
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2021-10-29 17:52:17Diane’s P.O.V.
“Good morning, gorgeous. How’s your sleep? Want to have some breakfast with me?” I woke up with someone planting small kisses on my face. Then, I saw how Liam greeted me with a heartfelt smile on his lips. It was indeed a good morning for me.
Hindi ko maiwasan ang ngumiti. Mukhang sinasadya na niyang palabasin palagi ang dimple sa kanang pisngi dahil sa sinabi ko sa kanya kagabi. Nakabihis na siya ng suit na kulay gray at may dalang stainless tray ng pagkain.
I was still lying on his huge couch before I decided to drag myself away from it. But unlike last night where I was completely naked, my body was covered with a comforter now—making me feel relaxed during my entire sleep.
It felt like my father visited me on my dreams and he was reminding me of something he taught me throughout the years. Hindi lang ‘yon, parang pinapaalala rin
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