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Chapter Thirty-two: I'm Not Who I Was

Author: Sapphire Rose
last update Last Updated: 2024-08-12 12:27:54
Xavier’s Point of View

The anticipation of seeing Rei again was overwhelming. Choosing to be with her was never difficult for me; she was always my top priority. My actions, even when I stayed away, were driven by my love for her. She had captured my heart, and I hoped she would someday feel the same way about me.

I had romantic plans to impress her, starting with dinner at a cozy Italian restaurant and then a scenic drive under the starry sky. Rei agreed but also suggested bringing a backpack with extra clothes in case it rained. She assured me that Shiloh had agreed to babysit her brothers and knew Rei would return quite late. My mind swirled with possibilities, picturing us returning to my place and indulging in our desires together.

When I contacted Matt and Tom also to let them know of my impending return, they eagerly shared their conquests with Rei’s friends and boasted about their sexual exploits. I cringed, listening to them, thinking that it sounded immature. I probably would
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I sincerely apologize for the delay in posting this chapter. A good friend of mine needed my attention. Thank you for your understanding! Updates will be posted every Friday - Monday, usually by 11:30 p.m. EST. I will also post additional chapters when I can. (。♥‿♥。) Thank you for reading!

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