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I felt like I was just a pawn in some rich guy’s game. I turned and shot Edward a mock–annoyed look, but he only pressed a finger to his lips, watching me with an amused, knowing smile.

Back upstairs, I made myself comfortable, and before long, one of the staff brought up my breakfast.

As I ate, I handled work emails and school assignments on my phone.

After wrapping everything up, I called my advisor to let them know I’d be taking the day off.

I 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 I turned, I saw Edward heading upstairs, having just finished his meeting.

“Why didn’t you give me a heads–up you were in a meeting?” I asked, irritation in my voice.

dark and unreadable. “Why worry? It’s not like you have to hide

blinked, at a loss for

eyes, and let the sunlight wash over him. His tone was gentle. “Don’t overthink it. It’s just

he’s right, I thought. Why am

disappear. Is this the magic of having money?” I teased, grinning

me. “Do

course I do,” I replied without a second

said, his eyes dark with

used to one place, and then suddenly you end up somewhere new? Everything feels strange, and you

memories popped up of me moving from Hachester to Shaville, then to Braylin. Even though each place was my own, every time I switched

new routine.

out everyone’s got their habits–Edward’s

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took my hand, and rested my fingers against his heart. “If you came with me. wherever I go, I’d always feel at

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