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2024-10-29 19:42:56She opened the door and quickly walked outside. She met herself in the sitting room. It spoke volume of wealth and luxury with its rich velvet curtains and plush leather sofas. The walls gleam under the soft glow of crystal chandeliers. There were no paintings or photographs, making Elizabeth more anxious to know who the owner of the house was.
She rushed to another room. She noticed a door opening in the opposite direction and rushed to it. She saw a guy coming out of the room. She waited.The guy raised his head and their eyes locked."Elizabeth? Are you okay?"Elizabeth blinked her eyes repeatedly. What the heck is Harlan doing here? Or... The question should be, what the heck is she doing in Harlan's house.He walked over to her and gave her a searching look."Are you okay?" He asked again.Elizabeth muttered "yeah.""I got some clothes for you at the front of the door
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