Chapter 153: Aspaira's Allegiance
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An awkward silence filled the room as Kieran and Dr. Riley froze, not knowing what to do next. One wrong move and the situation could devolve into something neither of them intended.
"Lillian," Kieran said after a deep inhale to calm the intrusive thoughts surfacing in his mind. Years of dedicating himself to a single cause and then years of paralysis robbed him of any deep levels of intimacy.
Thus, Dr. Riley's touch stimulated some desires he kept repressed.
"Hm?" Dr. Riley chirped in alarm. She looked down at Kieran, who didn't dare meet her winsome blue-green eyes. From this angle, it was as if he stared into tropical waters reflecting crystalline brilliance.
"Would you mind getting off me now?" Kieran asked. He smiled bitterly because his hands were tied in this situation.
Dr. Riley nodded slowly and moved carefully, paying close attention not to make any additional bodily contact.
CREATORS' THOUGHTS 
ApexPen
ApexPen As you probably noticed, I have switched the writing style to eliminate needless complexity.
I understand most of you are looking for an intriguing read that doesn't mandate you to reread anything.
Now, chapters will be released all throughout the day. Some will fill the new privileges, and if I end up in a deficit, they'll be released after I wake up.
Please highlight any mistakes; thank you! <3
Every Win-Win milestone completed will result in a Triple Release the following day. (Up to 3 a month for this reward.)
All Golden Ticket/Gift Rewards will be retroactive on a weekly basis, and they are accumulative. However, the highest reward will have a monthly effect.
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Top 25 GT = Privilege Discount +16/week release rate
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