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Chapter 6 - Perfect

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SCARLETT

“I love you,” Reed’s voice, tender and filled with affection, caresses my ears as his hand cups my cheek. His thumb moves in gentle, reassuring circles, sending warm ripples through my chest and I breathlessly reciprocate.

Just then, sounds of approaching footsteps interrupt our intimate moment, prompting a hasty retreat from each other as I hurriedly attempt to compose myself. Mrs. Sterling enters the room shortly, her expression seemingly affected by some unwelcome news. Reed sees it too and asks what is wrong, but she dismisses it as work-related stress.

However, before Reed can press further, my mother enters the room. Mrs. Sterling, with a hint of impatience, asks if I am still exploring the apartment, indicating her readiness to leave, and I am about to suggest that we leave, but Reed speaks first.

He gets to his feet and suggests that his mother and I go ahead without us. The suggestion catches me off guard, but before I can say or do anything, he explains that we’d
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