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Chapter 22
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2024-10-29 19:42:56"You save your soul by saving someone else's body."
-Arthur Hertzberg-
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Ana was sitting in the balcony of her hotel when she suddenly heard a knock on the door. She thought it was just Anton who had returned from his business there. They had taken the day off since Anton needed to manage his business for the day. After all they did not just come there for vacation. For the day she just planned on staying at the hotel and exploring the nearby shopping centers but it would all change very soon.
She placed her tea mug on the table and went to pick up the door, only to be surprised by the man behind it. There stood Alexander, looking all proper in his guard attire. A huge relief washed over her as she hugged him. Her body felt warmth against his skin, Alexander hugged her back and caressed her hair gently. How he had missed her, of course, he would not admit it just yet, at least not in public, but he did miss her so much. He knew
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