Chapter 43 Playing the Game

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  Allison's POV   I returned to the Storm Pack House feeling mentally exhausted.   The tension of the hospital visit had drained me completely, leaving Jasmine restless and uneasy within me.   As soon as I entered our bedroom, I kicked off my shoes and collapsed onto the bed, staring at the ceiling.   The house was quiet—too quiet.   It always felt more like a museum than a home, with its polished marble floors and expensive artwork.   My phone buzzed with a text notification, pulling me from my thoughts.   Heidi's name flashed across the screen, causing my heart to skip a beat. I hadn't expected her to reach out so soon.   *Got your number from your hospital visitor form. About our arrangement...*   I sat up, suddenly alert.   *Tomorrow night, there's a charity gala Lucian must

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