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CHAPTER 24
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2024-10-29 19:42:56We lied on the soft mattress while catching our breath after our lovemaking. Caleb was just half-naked because he didn't fully remove his khaki shorts and only pulled it downwards, while I was fully naked as I lie with my legs still widely parted.
At first, we were tenderly kissing each other and it was like that for a while, but when he saw what I was wearing under my yellow sundress, he became wild and decided to have several rounds with me. The first ones in different positions were all rough and hard yet still pleasurable, while the two last ones were soft and pure which I was thankful for.
I felt the bed dip on the side where he was lying, then his face came in the sight, his weight was being supported by his elbow. My eyes traveled from his eyes down to his torso, I just shook my head when I saw that his shorts were still pulled down and his pride was poking me.
"Don't tell me you are up for another round? Oh, Caleb, may I just remind you that we went here
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