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CHAPTER 14
Verania's Point of View
I immediately walked back to the bathroom to take a shower. After I finished bathing, I picked out my clothes.
Only a few outfits were left here. One dress and three sets of clothing, which are shorts and a t-shirt. Since I don't really want to wear a dress, especially when I'm busy with outdoor activities, I didn't have a choice but to choose the cream-colored shorts and t-shirt, along with denim shorts. Not too short, but not too long either, just the right length. But I felt a bit tall in these shorts, so I sighed. It's been a while since I've worn something like this outside.
Once I was completely ready, Ares and I headed to the restaurant for breakfast. We had slightly fancy pancakes before heading back to the cottage near the boat rental area. T
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