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heightened with joy, hourly able to contains the pounding of her heart. Foaling belght change his mind, she quickly took out her phone and added Wien to her contacts Aber he saved her number. When gave her a faint smile. "I'd appreciate it if you keep an eye on Clara for compensate you for your trouble."noveldrama

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It a problemt could be solved with money, it was better to pay and avoid unnecessary complications.

I'll get going first," he said before walking toward the school gate, book in hand

fira understood what he meant. It was natural for Ween to be cautious with someone he had just met.

had his contact information, she knew there would be more chances.

Clutching bei phone like a prized treasure, she watched his retreating figure.

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ja glint of determined ambition flickered in her eyes

When smooth finished teaching the remaining classes After returning Clara's boots, he drove away from the school. Ha coches

damp with cold sweat, so he headed straight home to shower and change.

medication. He immediately got to work preparing a meal for Clar

He made two light but appetizing dishes along with soup, then made a bowl of oatmeal.

Dock everything was carefully packed, he drove to the hospital.

Winter nights come early in Lariston. It was already dark by the time he reached the hospital.

After parking near the entrance, Wren pulled out his phone and sent a message to Alexander that read, "Tim at the hospital ent

Come out and get the food."

Cara a lunch earlier had blivered by John, who had picked it up from Wren at his request.

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was beginning to take effect as he ever had gone down significantly, though a low-grade fever lingered.

Alexander las casually dating with Cara when his phone vibrated twice in his pocket.

He took it dust, glanced at the screen, and calmly put it back without showing any reaction.

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He would rather stay hidden in the shadows, quietly eating for and protectinghes, than hear her say those words again,

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