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2024-10-29 19:42:56"So, he is your colleague who spent the whole day with you?"
Turning slowly to face Adro, who was closing the door behind her, Grace nodded. "Yes, I just told you that."
"And he's also the one texting with you last night?"
Grace nodded again. "M’m."
Leaning against the door, Adro hid his clenched fists by folding his arms across his chest. "Why didn't you ever tell me about him?"
Adro’s face and his question tensed Grace's neck, but she had to control herself. This was her home and her life; they were just friends. Why should she feel scared and guilty like this towards him?
Taking a deep brea
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