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When she broke the hug, he stared at her. His eyes conveyed something she could not read. On the other hand, she made an effort to comprehend that.

"Vaughn, I—"

Cleo was unable to continue her conversation because someone opened the door.

As she turned around, she made eye contact with her brother, Holden.

"Hold?" she asked with a voice that was completely stunned.

After a moment, Holden's ga