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Chapter 338

Author: Little Pig Bone
last update Last Updated: 2024-08-20 18:30:00
Willow tossed and turned in bed. She had barely eaten at dinner, and now her stomach was growling. Deciding to grab a bite, she made her way downstairs and spotted someone in the kitchen.

Theodore propped himself up with one hand on the dining table, the other gripping the back of his head as he stayed hunched over.

"What's wrong?" Willow hurried down the last few steps.

"Nothing," Theodore replied, glancing up at her before forcing himself to stand up straight. "Why are you still awake?"

Willow frowned when she saw coffee beans scattered across the floor. "Do you have a headache?"

"No."

"I'm calling Dr. Roth."

Before Willow could unlock her phone, Theodore took her hand. "Don't worry about calling. I was just trying to make coffee."

Though he seemed fine, Willow remained doubtful. "Coffee at this hour?"

She freed her hand to clean up the spilled beans. She then headed to the fridge, grabbed a bottle of milk, and poured some into a small saucepan. After warming it up, she serv
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