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SEE WHAT'S RIGHT IN FRONT OF HIM

Author: Ray Nhedicta
last update publish date: 2026-07-03 23:00:06

Chapter 40

The faint click of the door closing behind Ashton left the room entirely silent, save for the comforting hum of the monitor.

Riley remained on the sofa, her knees pulled tight against her chest, staring at the empty space where he had just stood. Her own words still seemed to hang in the air, a quiet confession she hadn't intended to make.

It was the best day. She was right.

She leaned her head back against the wall, closing her eyes. Her mind, usually so disciplined at erecting bar
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