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Chapter 32: Interrupted Us

Author: Emmanuella.O
last update publish date: 2026-01-26 06:37:35

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~~ZARA~~

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“I’ll get the door,” Dante announced as he quickly moved across the room, and I sat up on the bed, trying to calm my racing heart from whatever that almost-kiss moment had been.

“Nanny Valentina,” Dante called warmly as he opened the door, and I could hear the genuine affection in his voice.

“My handsome boy,” she responded with maternal warmth that immediately filled the room. “We haven’t even had proper time to talk since you returned. How have you been managing everything?”

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