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CHAPTER 136

As we walked into the house, Nolan held my hand, guiding me into the nervous. We got to the top of the stairs, and he reluctantly let go of my hand to go to his room.

“Do yo want to sleep in my room” we both asked each othe simultaneously

We both laughed at the coincidence, and Nolan asked again, offering his room. I accepted.

I went into the room feeling tired and drained from the day's work. With a sigh of relief, I dropped the bag onto the floor and made my way to the bathroom.

The sound of the water running was soothing, and I let myself relax for the first time all day. I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and gasped. My hair was a mess, my makeup was smudged, and my clothes were wrinkled. I looked like a complete mess. Nolan saw me looking like this I thought cringing.

I stepped into the warm, inviting water, and the sensation of it on my skin was blissful. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, allowing myself to be enveloped in the steamy air. The scent of