Twenty-Three: Surprise For Me

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Gianna I passed out. Flat on the bed. I don’t know how long, but by the time I crawl out of it, shower, and dress, dinner is almost over. Dmitry. Why didn’t he wake me up? I scramble downstairs to the dining room, and to my utter surprise, he hasn’t started eating. He’s seated at the head of the table, white T-shirt clinging to his frame, phone in his hand, fully absorbed in whatever’s on the screen. There’s a ghost of a smirk on his lips. I’m not sure I’ll ever get over how freakishly handsome he is. I clear my throat, dragging his attention to me. His eyes light up—actually light up—and I have to lower my gaze to the table. Why does he look so happy to see me? “Gia. I didn’t think you’d be coming for dinner,” he says, setting his phone down. I frown. “I overslept,” I say. “T

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