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Chapter 132 - Exorcism

I didn't look back as I climbed the stairs again—my stride harder, sharper this time.

I didn't slow when I reached the bedroom door.

My chest tightened.

The bed was empty.

The blanket was folded. Her ridiculous ghost dress was gone.

No.

A flicker of irrational panic gripped me, fast and hot—before the bathroom door opened.

And she stepped out.

Wrapped in one of my towels, steam curling around her like a veil. Water glistened on her collarbone, her hair damp and curling at the edges.

Everything else vanished.

She froze when she saw me. Eyes wide, caught mid-step like I'd walked in on her committing a sin — or about to.

"Oh," she said, breath catching just slightly. "You're back."

Back.

As if I hadn't been aching to get here the entire time. As if I hadn't nearly torn the house apart getting rid of Clara so I could return to this exact moment.

I didn't answer. Not right away. Just closed the door behind me, slow and deliberate. The click echoed like a lock being thrown.

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