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Chapter 104: Sharing

Author: MM de Wet
last update publish date: 2026-06-22 14:26:29

Harper looked over at the clock on the nightstand which said it was 9:46 PM. “I should probably put on that shirt now,” she said softly. “So, we can go to bed.” Oliver groans playfully at the reminder of the time, his body still heavy and relaxed from their lovemaking. “Already? I was hoping to keep your right here all night.” He rolls off her reluctantly, stretching out on his side to watch as she sits up in bed. The sight of her naked body in the soft lam

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