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*The next morning*

Jerome's alarm rang, jotting him up from sleep.

He quickly turned it off to avoid waking Stacy up.

Yesterday they had a great night, filled with emotions and genuine love and sharing of dreams.

Jerome always anticipated waking up to see Stacy by his side.

He carefully gets up from her side as he has slept off next to her on the bed.

He stretched his body and placed a kiss on her cheeks, attempting to leave, but she held his hand and opened her eyes.

"Oh, you are awake. Did I wake you up?" Jerome asked, seating back with her.

She deemed her eyes as she yawned.

"Where are you going this early?" Stacy asked.

"I have a lot of things to do at the company, so I was hoping to go back to the Mansion, take a bath and eat something." Jerome answered.

"No, you can't leave me alone." Stacy pouted, pulling him tightly.

"Stacy, you know I also wouldn't want to leave you unless it's very important." Jerome replied, hoping she will be convinced.

"No." She frowned, folding her hands