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Author: FossilFlame
last update Last Updated: 2022-03-12 23:14:20

Chapter 42

The date lingered in the back of her mind, when they had left the hotel that morning, they had been different than when they first arrived.  

The events from last night not only leaving marks on her body, but also on her heart. 

Everytime his name even popped up in her phone, she found herself smiling. Eager to go home to see him again. 

And that was why when her day at work reached the end, Kaitlyn was elated. 

"All done!" Kaitlyn cheered from her desk, her back stretching with a loud pop as her hands reached for the ceiling. 

She'd just finished her last task and was officially on holiday break. It was about a week early, but she was more than happy to use the vacation time to start packing for her and Jackson's visit to her aunt's house. 

The giddy feelings alive in her system as she began to pack her messenger bag for the day. 

When she was done, she eagerly bounced up from her

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