Chapter 35
Julia POV Morning sunlight crept through the curtains, casting a golden glow across the sheets tangled around me and Ethan. I woke nestled in the crook of his arm, my body deliciously sore from the night before, every muscle humming with contentment. For a moment, I allowed myself to simply bask in the afterglow, Ethan’s steady breathing soothing my nerves and reminding me how safe I felt in his presence. As I traced gentle circles on his chest, memories of our passion flickered through my mind—how he’d held me close, whispered my name, and made me forget the world outside our door. I smiled, feeling more connected to him than ever. But then, like an unwelcome shadow, the memory of my encounter in the hospital cafeteria with Cody surfaced, sending a ripple of discomfort through me. I sh
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