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Distance

Author: Ravenna
last update publish date: 2026-06-17 07:58:46

Matthew moved into a small apartment in Brooklyn.

Not the kind of place he'd ever lived—no doorman, no views of the city, no marble countertops. Just a one-bedroom with a decent light and enough space to breathe.

He didn't contact Selena. Didn't try to explain further. Didn't reach out through friends or family. She'd asked for distance, and he gave her distance.

Instead, he rebuilt.

He took consulting work with independent hospitality groups. Small projects, nothing glamorous. A boutique hotel
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