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CHAPTER FORTY-NINE

Author: Neyhita
last update Last Updated: 2023-12-25 21:27:42

“Ashley” Alan called out again scanning the living room but didn't see her.

He stormed to the direction of her room looking furious and ready to lash out at her. When he got to her room he didn't bother to knock, he pushed the door wide open revealing Ashley who was in a towel and little falls of water were dropping down her hair to her skin, her sexy legs were exposed.

Alan gulped his saliva while gaping at her, her body always had an effect on him.

“You could have at least knocked” She reprimanded him, flipping her hair lightly to reveal her bare neck.

Struggling to concentrate “What did you tell my mother?” He asked furiously, clenching his jaw.

Gazing at him in a confused manner “I told her nothing, why are you asking?” She said pouring a moderate amount of cream on her palm and rubbing it from her legs to her thighs revealing so much skin.

Following the direction of her hands, he closed his eyes, holding himself “If you said nothing to her then why did she come to my office threa
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