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Reunion

Author: LunaRay
last update publish date: 2025-12-24 03:07:58

VANESSA'S P.O.V

It seems I was left alone in the house. Might as well take this time to get used to my surroundings. Leaving the study, I headed to the stairs and went upwards.

There was a door on my right. Stepping closer, I turned the doorknob and pushed it open. It was another bedroom that didn't seem too used so probably a guest bedroom. Closing the door, I continued walking down the hallway and passed about three more doors before I finally came to a stop.

I stood in front of a door whic
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