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inside her. She was excited to see Asher again, but at the same time, s

ther her thoughts. As she walked through the bustling streets, Emilia couldn't h

eling refreshed and rejuvenated. She spent the rest of the afternoon l

bath, scrubbing her skin with scented soap and washing her hair with shampoo. She then s

sound of the elevator doors opening. She felt a f

r way to the living room. Asher was standing by the window, s

d, her voice bare

g as he took in her appearance. "You look s

her. He handed her a glass of wine, and they stood there in s

he faraway look in Asher's eyes. It was a look she had

oice barely above a whisper

his eyes narrowing slightl

g in her chest. "What happened to you?" she

emotions. For a moment, Emilia thought she saw a glimmer of sadness,

re talking about," Ashe

sed to give up. She knew that there was more to As

ice soft. "I want to understand you.

milia thought she saw a glimmer of vulnerability, of openness

voice low. "But for now, let's

she couldn't push Asher too hard. She decided to drop

help but feel a sense of wonder at the mysterious man standing beside her. She

be with him, to enjoy the present and

between them palpable. They talked and laughed, their conversation flowing easily,

table and took Emilia's hand. His touch sent shivers down

ou," Asher said, his eye

r to the living room. She had no idea what he

se of anticipation building inside her. She knew that she was in for a

now, the surprise that