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XCVI: Caught in a cross fire
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2024-10-29 19:42:56“You sure you want to be here?” Cainan ask as their car came to a stop at the parking lot of the courthouse.
Jasmin had appeared unannounced at his residence an hour ago. He had stepped out of the bathroom with nothing but his towel and when he saw her seated on his bed, wearing a sky-blue summer gown, it left him in a state of shock. It delighted him to see her as always, but her unexpected appearance in his room was surprising.
After greeting her with a kiss on her lips, he inquired what she was doing at his place and she didn’t hesitate to tell him. She wanted to come with him to the courthouse for the final hearing. He thought she was joking at first, but she didn’t appear to be. She looked too determined to be joking.
He walked to the wardrobe at the corner of the room where his clothes hung. He took off the towel and wore his black brief before picking up his trousers.
“I appreciate your need to support me, Jasmin, but
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