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Chapter 66
oleon funded me a sports jacket hefate we stepped out of the home, dying, “I don’t have anything new. So, your || have to make do with mine.‘
Without anether word, I took the jacket and shipped it on
Gideon’s gaze lingered on me. I could tell my outfit didn’t match. The jacket, in particolar, was far too big
“Do 1 look ridiculous?“ tasked.
“No,” he replied, though I sensed he had more to say,
Beanie, on the other hand, was growing restless and continued to whine. Even so, Gideon didn’t seem angry or impatient. Instead, he opened the door and led me to the backyard.
“This will da,” he stated..
I quickly turned to Beanse, exclaiming, “Go on! This is your bathroom!”
It took him more than ten spins before he finally settled down to do his business
Before I could step forward, Gideon moved ahead of me. The jacket sleeves hung loose on my arms, so he began rolling them up.
“I’ll need this jacket tomorrow.
“Got it, but
1 Trailed off I could have done it myself if I put down the scooper and my phone.
As his fingers accidentally brushed my wrist, a flutter stined unexpectedly in my chest.
When I looked up, Gideon froze for a moment. But just as quickly, he regained his composure and continued adjusting the sleeves without touching me again. “It looks like your wrist hasn’t fully healed,” he suddenly remarked.
I paused, unsure of lus meaning. Still, I chose to stay silent
Just as I was about to deal with Beanie’s mess, Gideon said again, “Oh, I remember now. They’re supposed to turn this area into a flower bed. Since nothing has been planted pet, Beanie can use it for now. Let’s consider it fertilizing.”
Naturally, I went along with his suggestion. Even with my sleeves neatly rolled up, I didn’t end up doing the one thing a dog owner was supposed to do. Right then, Gideon glanced at his watch. “It’s getting late. You should rest.”
His words prompted me to check my phone. It was already past goo pan. With a flight to catch at 5:00 am the next day, he needed to sleep early And so, I guided Beanie back to the guest room, where it curled up on the carpet beside the bed without a fuss.
After setting my alarm, I willed myself to sleep.
in a bag by his door
At 1:00 am, flær alarin jolted me awake. I got up promptly, changed into my clothes, and folded Odeon’s outfit before placing it neatly in Then, with beanie in tow, Theaded downstairs.
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ingredients from the fridge and quickly made a simple sandwich with roast beet slices, lettuce, tomatoes, and a dash of ketchup. After wrapping it lup, I left it on the dining table.
The house remained quiet, Gideon hadn’t come down yet.
Moments later, I set the keys on the counter, grabbed Beanie’s labble, and headed out. It was fall in Harborton, and the early morning att was cold.
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