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Smoke and Secrets

Author: Elodie
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-29 15:41:59

The next morning started off weirdly. Evelyn was jolted awake by sounds of footsteps pacing the room. She groggily opened her eyes and saw Liam looking tense as he went out to the balcony. She cleaned her eyes, rolling over to the side of the bed and checked the time. It was only 7:15. Unlike Liam, he gets up late.

She stood up, walking towards the dresser and picked up her robe. Wearing it, she strolled toward where Liam was.

“Morning,” Evelyn said, yawning. Her body ached from all the work she had been doing in the company.

Liam didn’t respond.

“Liam?” she tried again, stepping closer.

“What?” he snapped, his voice sharp.

Evelyn froze mid-step. “I was just saying good morning. What’s your problem?”

He turned around, his eyes roaming her figure before scoffing. “ I don't have a problem, Evelyn.”

She crossed her arms. “Oh, really? Because you’re acting like you do. Care to explain, or are we just going to play this game all day?”

Liam let out a humorless laugh. “You always need to di
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