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My heart stutters.

I check again.

Paid. For theentire year.

A tight, cold coil winds in my stomach.

It had to be him.

Of course it was him.

I never told him I was behind.

Never asked.

Never even mentioned rent.

But he knew.

And just like everything else,he didn’t ask.

I step into my bedroom.

And freeze.

There’s a box on my bed.

Black. Sleek. Tied with a bow.

A simple ivory envelope sits on top.

My name in bold gold lettering.

I sit down carefully, like the box might explode.

I lift the lid.

A dress.

Casual, but expensive. The fabric is soft, light, the color perfect against my skin. Effortless, but luxurious. A dress designed for someone who doesn’t need to try hard to be stunning.

I don’t even want to know the price.

But what Idowant to know how the hell it got in here.

I glance around the room like I’ll find the answer. I won’t.

My phone buzzes.

A single notification.

His name.

WARREN

My driver will be there at 7. See you soon.

My stomach flips.

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