Phoenix POV.“If you need anything from the mini-grocery downstairs, just dial 121 on that phone,” I said, pointing to the wall-mounted device. “It’ll connect you to the front desk, and they’ll deliver it straight to your door. No need to go out. While I’m gone, either rest or clean up.” My gaze lingered on her face. “You have dark circles under your eyes. You should get some sleep.”She nodded quickly, offering an awkward smile. “Take care, Sir—I mean, Phoenix.”I watched her for a moment, memorizing her face, before turning and walking out of the penthouse. As the door clicked shut behind me, I felt my composure slip. Every step away from her seemed to grow heavier, but I forced myself to keep moving. Atticus. Of all the people I thought I had left behind, it had to be her.Later, I sat in Lee’s barn, a place more suited for private meetings and casual hangouts than livestock. The usual laughter and banter from my friends filled the room, but I was miles away, lost in my own thought
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