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232. I'm Not Going Anywhere
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2026-07-24 15:29:25"I'm right here. It's okay."
Aurelia's whisper was so soft it nearly disappeared into the silence of the hotel room.
The dim lamp in the corner cast a gentle glow across the room, creating an atmosphere that felt both intimate and fragile. She climbed back into bed and wrapped her arms around Gian, who continued to toss and turn in his sleep. His breathing came in uneven bursts, and unintelligible words slipped from his lips as though he were being chased by nightmares only he c
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