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Adrian helped Ellie carry her bags of clothes and other items up to his place. “We can get whatever else you want from the storage facility tomorrow.”
“Oh, no. I won’t need much. I won’t be staying long.” She stopped as soon as she entered the apartment, as if not sure where to go.
He walked around her and opened the door to the spare room, placing the bags on the floor near the door. “Not much but it’s a place to sleep.” It had a closet, a window, full-sized bed with a green comforter and a dresser. “My sisters sometimes crash here if they’re in the city. They say the bed’s comfortable.”
“I’m sure it’s great.” She dropped her bag and purse on the dresser and turned toward him. “Thank you again.”
“It’s not a problem.” He forced his eyes not to look at that bed. It was making
