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Chapter Twenty-Five – What Was Going On?

作者: Rituparna Darolia
last update 最終更新日: 2024-12-30 22:45:57

Brynne watched the passengers enjoy freely with their friends and family as she sped off with Luke to his private villa. This wasn’t what she had envisaged for herself. How would she face her colleagues after this cruise?

“What’s the frown for?” Luke’s voice broke through her thoughts.

“Nothing important.” She tried to ease her worries and enjoy her time with Luke. When the time came, she would figure out her work-related issues.

“There’ll be a New Year’s Eve party on board. Would you like to check it out?” Brynne shook her head after much thought. She was not fascinated by the party when she had no friends with whom to enjoy it.

“No. I’m fine with a quiet evening with you. Do you want to be there?” He gave her an exasperated look. She had the feeling he didn’t want to attend it with her.

“Maybe later.” His phone on the dashboard buzzed with an incoming call. It was his grandpa calling. Luke groaned yet didn’t accept the call. Brynne gave him a clueless look. After five calls, the
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