Closer Than Before
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MatureComplete Wed, Jan 28, 202638m
After a near-death call shakes them both, Lucy Chen retreats to the quiet of the station rooftop - only to find Tim Bradford there, unable to stay away. Under the glow of the city lights, their carefully hidden feelings come crashing to the surface.
With every touch, every glance, and every unspoken word, the tension between them becomes impossible to ignore. A night of vulnerability, longing, and quiet confessions pushes them closer than ever before... but will they finally let themselves cross the line?
A slow-burn, heart-thudding Chenford story where emotions run high, and the distance between them disappears.
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