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"Silly girl, don't overthink it. I will definitely come back safely."
"You said it." Mia Ginger said with a hint of grievance, "Then you must keep that promise."
"Mm." Koa Jackson looked at her, released his grip, then held the back of her head and pulled her into his embrace, holding her tightly.
Mia Ginger hugged him tightly too, using both her hands with such force as if she would break her own arms.
The two of them fell asleep in each other's arms.
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The next day, Mia Ginger woke up very early.
Listening to the sound of water from the bathroom, she checked the time on her phone.
6:45 AM.
Thinking about the chaotic night that just passed, she sat up, exhaled a long breath, but still felt uneasy.
She really didn't want to part with Koa Jackson.
Koa Jackson finished washing up and came out to see her sitting on the bed in a daze.
In a soft voice, he said, "Why not sleep a little longer?"
