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Chapter 61

Author: Xavier Steele
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As I approached the grand Mansion, a sense of familiarity washed over me.

With a steady stride, I climbed up the stairs to my room and collapsed on my plush bed, taking a moment to catch my breath.

Suddenly, Cullen's voice echoed from a dark corner in my room, causing my heart to skip a beat. I leapt from my bed in surprise, barely managing to stutter out,

"Wha-what are you doing here?"

"I'm sorry to have startled you," Cullen replied, flicking on the light switch. "I've been waiting for you."

As he scanned my appearance, his words trailed off for a moment before he finally said, "You look... different."

I took a deep breath and explained,

"I went to visit Drew at the hospital. I wanted to be comfortable, you know, just in case I had to sit there for hours. Plus, I've been wanting to try out this look for a while now."

Cullen nodded understandingly, and I felt relieved. I was glad he wasn't judging me for my outfit choice.

He came closer to me, a soft smile playing on his lips. "We
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