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43. Naive Boy
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2024-10-29 19:42:56"Good luck!" Grace said after pulling her car.
Adro smiled, then briefly stroked Grace's head. "Don't be late for meals, and don't stay up too late."
Grace chuckled. "I'm not a kid, Adro. Even before you came, I've been taking care of myself alone."
"But now that I'm here, I’ll be part of it!" Adro stared at her with risen brows and a tilted head, eliciting another chuckle from Grace.
"All right. Thanks for driving me here. Call me if anything happens!" Adro said before exiting the car.
"Bye..." Grace waved as Adro smiled at her before closing the door.
"Phew..." A long exhale escaped Grace's lips as she watched Adro turn away from her. "Why does it feel kind of heavy, although he's just going to stay overnight for five days?"
A slight heaviness pressed on Grace's heart. She thought it would only be temporary, but now the sun had set, casting her entire living room in warm orange. Why does the feeling still haunt her?
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