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CHAPTER 34 - First Lead
Lovi's POV
I had only just finished evaluating the articles that our authors had forwarded to me when I started to notice that there was a text message and a missed call on my mobile phone. I must have been really engrossed and swamped in my work that I did not even notice the notification from my phone.
With that, I made the decision to stretch my shoulders above my head and tilt them slightly in an apparent effort to wind down my muscles. I felt very little pressure, which clearly shows that it has been pinned down due to being overworked.
I managed to reach for my phone and swiped to unlock it as quickly as possible as I felt my muscles begin to relax. The screen flashed Athena's name on the notification panel after I finished typing the passcode. I instantly clicked on her message and read it.
"I've already missed you. :("
— Athena
Seeing her message tends to bring a genuine smile to my face. She
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