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Chapter 34
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2022-02-28 11:16:23"I want to do with you what spring does with the cherry trees."
-Pablo Neruda-
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“Good morning, baby.” Karina woke up that day by Eden’s gentle nudging. She slowly opened her eyes and saw his bright smile. She had no idea why he was smiling like that but she smiled back at him in return.
“Let’s have breakfast at bed today, Karina. I had the chef prepared these for you. All of them are safe to be eaten in the bed, mess free.” He stated before handing a glass of water to her.
She wondered why he suddenly wanted to have breakfast in bed when he usually hated having mess around the bed except for that time.
“You’re acting a bit strange, Eden. Are you okay?” She asked with a raised brow.
“Yes, I’m fine. I just thought it would be nice to break the routine for a little bit. I know I have been annoying you lately and our relationship cracked a littl
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