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~Aoife~

That evening, while Alex played, my mind was consumed by thoughts of Katherine and Xander’s planned intimate meeting. Restlessness gripped me as I imagined him in her arms, and a surge of anxiety coursed through my veins.

“Alex, could you give me my phone?”

His concerned gaze met mine as he handed me the device, sensing something was amiss. I managed a forced smile, trying to hide the turmoil churning inside me.

What should I do? How could I ask for his address without revealing my true intentions? Fingers trembling with anticipation, I typed a message, hoping to find a way to intervene.

“Are you in your hotel room?” I pressed send, my heart pounding in my chest as I fixated on the screen, awaiting his reply.

“Yes,” came the response, further fueling my unease.

“Great, I need to collect some documents from you. Can I come by?” I typed hurriedly, my fingers betraying my eagerness.

Minutes passed, each one feeling like an eternity, as I anxiously waited for Xander’s reply. Impat