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What awaited me

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Franco’s POV.

The early morning sunlight streamed through the window, directly into my eyes. I groaned and pulled my blanket over my head, trying to block out the light. But it was no use, the sun was determined to wake me up.

I turned over on my side, trying to find a position that would allow me to sleep a little longer.

But it was no use, the sun had won the battle, and I knew I had to get up. With a heavy sigh, I pulled myself out of bed and started to get ready for the day.

I reached for my phone and began to absentmindedly scroll through the apps. It was still early, and I was still feeling groggy, so I didn't have the energy to get up.

I mindlessly scrolled through social media, my brain not really paying attention to what I was seeing. But then I saw a post that caught my attention, and I suddenly found myself wide awake.

The post was a photo of Owen standing in front of a jewelry store. He was smiling widely, and his eyes were shining with excitement. I couldn't help but w
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