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For a few seconds, I simply looked at him.
Alexander's expression hadn't changed.
The concern in his eyes was still there, quietly searching my face as though he was trying to figure out what had suddenly changed.
I smiled.
Instead of answering his question, I slowly stood up from the couch.
He watched me without saying a word.
I turned and walked toward the office door at an unhurried pace.
Behind me, I could practically feel his eyes following every step I took.
When I reached the door, I rested my hand on the handle before sliding the lock into place with a soft click.
The sound echoed faintly through the otherwise quiet office.
Only then did I turn back to face him.
Alexander was still sitting exactly where I had left him.
One eyebrow had lifted slightly.
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