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Madison

I poured myself a cup. "That was years ago. People change."

"Some things don't change," Hazel countered. "Especially not Alexander's determination to get what he wants."

"I'm not what he wants," I said firmly. "I never was."

Before Hazel could argue, Ethan raced into the kitchen with his backpack. "Ready!"

"Let me grab my keys." I set down my mug and headed to the entryway.

The drive to preschool was filled with Ethan's chatter about volcanoes, dinosaurs, and his friend Adriel
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Aishhi
Why is Maddison not interested in dinner with him? Is she still pinning over Alexander who ghosted ger?? Don't be dummy
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bessx
I think so . .
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✨ VKD
Wouldn’t be surprised if this developer is Alexander Knight
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