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Rohan opened the door even before I had pressed the bell.
“I don’t think my apartment is big enough for you to jog.” He tried hard to smile, but his eyes still looked heavy.
“Ya ya ya. So funny.” I made a face and took off my shoes.
“How come you’re here?”
“Because Crystal wanted me to check on you.” I didn’t look at him.
“Just Crystal?” He stood with his arms across his chest.
“Yup.” I washed my hands in the kitchen and wiped them on the kitchen towel.
“You are a terrible liar, Matron.”
“And you are a terrible patient.” I looked around. Most of the food I’d brought for Rohan was sitting untouched on the reclaimed kitchen island.
Rohan walked closer to me. “You missed me. C’mon; say it, Ahana.”
My knees trembled just a little. “Did you miss me?” I gently pushed him away.
