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| felt like | was just a pawn in srich guy’s game. | turned and shot Edward a mock-annoyed look, but he only
pressed a finger to his lips, watchingwith an amused, knowing smile.
Back upstairs, | made myself comfortable, and before long, one of the staff brought up my breakfast.
As | ate, | handled work emails and school assignments on my phone.
After wrapping everything up, | called my advisor to let them know I'd be taking the day off.
| zoned out on the balcony, soaking up the morning sun while taking in the stunning view-honestly, this is what
living the good life feels like.
Even without a man in the picture, moments like this are more than enough to savor.
Footsteps echoed behind me, and when | turned, | saw Edward heading upstairs, having just finished his
meeting.
“Why didn’t you givea heads-up you were in a meeting?” | asked, irritation in my voice.
Edward's gaze was dark and unreadable. “Why worry? It’s not like you have to hide from anyone.”
I blinked, at a loss for words.
Edward sat down next to me, closed his eyes, and let the sunlight wash over him. His tone was gentle. “Don’t
overthink it. It’s just a small detour-life is all about adventures and new experiences.”
Maybe he’s right, | thought. Why am | holding onto this?
“Edward, being with you, it’s like all my worries just disappear. Is this the magic of having money?” | teased,
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtgrinning at him.
Edward turned to look at me. “Do you actually like living like this?”
“Of course | do,” | replied without a second thought.
too,” Edward said, his eyes dark with emotion.
| shot him a doubtful look, but Edward just ignored it, closing his eyes and speaking in that calm voice of his.
“You ever get so used to one place, and then suddenly you end up somewhere new? Everything feels strange,
and you have to get used to it all over again. But if there's someone familiar with you, it doesn’t matter where
you are the weirdness just melts away.”
| blinked in surprise, and out of nowhere, memories popped up ofmoving from Hachester to Shaville, then to
Braylin. Even though each place was my own, every t| switched cities, there was this empty feeling inside,
like something was missing. All the stuff | was used to was gone, and | had to figure out a whole
new routine.
So, turns out everyone's got their habits-Edward’s no different.
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Edward reached out, gently took my hand, and rested my fingers against his heart. “If you cwith me.
wherever | go, I'd always feel at ease, like | truly belong-no matter where we are.”
“Edward, if you keep teasinglike
this, | might never want to let you go,”
| said, half-laughing. Honestly, he
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“You've always kept your heart locked away from me. What am | supposed to do?” he said softly.
He saw right through me, and | felt a bit awkward. “It’s just a habit, protecting myself. Is that really so wrong?”
“Not at all. That's why I'm not mad,” Edward said, givinga small, easy smile.
| leaned into his shoulder, my voice
barely above a whisper. “Edward, in
seven Te ((p hedifglbdek home
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Edward sat up straight, and the next second, he was on his feet.
| flinched at his sudden movement, and after he left, | was left sitting by myself on the long couch, suddenly
feeling out of place.
He looked down at me, his eyes flashing with a mix of shock and anger. “What did you just say?”
| bit my lip, then said honestly, “Let’s just go back to our own lives.”
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