Chapter 203

Tami's POV

"I know, but… I didn't expect you to wake up and come in like this."

We stood there in tense silence, the air thick with unspoken words. The awkwardness of the situation weighed heavily on me. Mihir's gaze flickered over me, and I turned away, feeling exposed and vulnerable.

"I'll just… I'll be out in a minute," I mumbled, trying to move past him. As I did, our bodies brushed against each other in the confined space. A jolt of unexpected electricity shot through me, and I stumbled, my hand reaching out instinctively for support. I found his chest, firm and warm beneath my palm.

Mihir caught me by the waist, steadying me. For a moment, we were frozen like that, our faces inches apart, breath mingling. His touch felt like a jolt to me and if everything was fine, this closeness would have been welcomed, even cherished. But at the moment, it was laced with tension and unresolved emotions.

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