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Chapter FortyFour

Author: Tory June
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-05 23:35:51

"Do you really think this is a good idea?" I asked, my voice coming out more hesitant than I intended.

Caleb had just strolled back into the living room, his easy smile charming as he carried two glasses of wine.

This whole night.. this whole event.. felt much too normal, way too natural for what was meant to be merely an arrangement.

“You’re overthinking it,” Caleb remarked, handing me the glass. His fingertips brushed mine, and even that brief touch sent a flood of warmth through me.

I was overthinking it, wasn’t I? But how could I not?

“Relax. It’s just us,” he added with a smirk, dropping onto the couch beside me, his presence somehow filling the entire room.

Just us. If only it were that simple.

I took a sip of the wine, letting the rich taste coat my mouth. But it didn’t help lessen the tightening in my chest. Nothing about this was straightforward anymore. What was meant to be a basic deal.. play the role, keep things professional.. was unraveling quicker than I could keep
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