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Chapter 25: A quiet hunger
The next morning, Lucius awoke to find the bed beside him empty. Layla wasn’t there. Glancing at the clock, he realized it was already nearing nine.
"I slept a lot," he muttered, running a hand through his tousled hair. After freshening up in the washroom, he made his way downstairs, curious to find out where Layla had gone. As he descended, the enticing aroma of something sweet filled the air, causing his stomach to rumble in anticipation.
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