Chapter 22. Soothing Hug

|| Aaron ||

I came to my bedroom and closed the door, my heart still beating fast from the kiss in the swimming pool earlier.

“Why the heck did I even do that?” I questioned myself. “Veronica is driving me crazy.” I shook my head and opened my closet to find a pair of change.

I bit my lips, again remembering the feeling of her lips on mine. No matter how much I wanted to pull back, I just couldn't do it—just like our first kiss. It was like one of the best feelings ever. Her soft lips were so addicting, and the way her skin felt under my hands…

Stop, Aaron. Don't go any further with that. Your mom is here, I scolded myself.

I took a deep breath and changed my clothes. I quickly dried my hair and went to my study to grab my mom's medical reports, which were delivered to me by Dean this morning, along with another anonymous letter. I decided to check that nameless letter later and took Mom's report before heading downstairs.

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