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Chapter 30- I'm sorry

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Xzen's POV

My heart blossoms with an odd feeling as I sit behind my study desk, a smile spreads across my face as I reminisce my passionate night with Aura.

His uncontrollable heart races, pounding in his chest like a drum. I place a palm over my heart, feeling the rapid beats, lost in the thoughts of Aura.

I throw my head back with closed eyes, savoring the recollection.

Collins’ voice suddenly pierces through my reverie, forces me back to reality. My eyes refocus, and I clear my throat, steadily composing myself. My smile still lingers, betraying my efforts to maintain a stoic demeanor.

"Collins," I say with a cough in an attempt to control my malfunctioning facial expression. "What brings you here?" I question, my gaze drifting back to the papers on my desk, but my stubborn mind lingers on Aura, the memories of our night together refusing to be silenced.

Collins walks in, shaking his head at me. "You, my friend, are whipped," he says with a knowing smirk.

I frown, quickly caution
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