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50. A deadline
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Much to her dismay, when Emma’s eyes fluttered open after a well rested nap, she found the spot beside her empty. She felt a disappointment instantly fill her chest as her eyes found no trace of Jamie inside the room, nor could she hear his presence in the bathroom. When she got up to look for him on the balcony, she found a small note on the desk by the side of the bed.
‘I’ll be back by 8. Order food in if you’re hungry but don’t step out. Call me if you need anything.’
Emma rolled her eyes at his message which reminded her of her middle school principal’s notice. Direct, demanding with zero sense of politeness. That was Jamie in a nutshell.
How was she going to survive the next two hours locked inside the bedroom? She could attempt to sneak out, but Emma
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