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Chapter 65

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~MORE THAN A MAID~

Sunlight streamed into Gemini’s room as she slowly opened her eyes. She stared at the small bird chirping on the balcony, its tiny frame hopping along the railing.

Last night’s conversation with Simon echoed in her mind.

"A family," Gemini whispered, a soft smile curving her lips.

Sitting upright, she let her hand rest on her belly, gently caressing it. She looked around the room—it felt familiar, comforting. She was back in her space.

She sighed.

Reaching for her phone, she noticed a missed call from Nanny Lauren. Frowning, she dialed the number back, pressing the phone to her ear.

It rang. And rang. No answer.

That was odd. Nanny Lauren always picked up her calls immediately.

She tried again. Nothing.

And then a third time. Still nothing.

"Strange," Gemini murmured.

She placed the phone back on her nightstand. *I’ll just see her at Dad’s place later when I go to get my things,* she decided before pushing the thought aside and getting out of b
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