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Chapter 53: Drift III

Penulis: Ivy Walters
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-09-26 08:42:00

Monalisa POV.

As I stared wide-eyed at the credit alert on my phone, mixed feelings swirled through my mind.

A lot was going through my head and I tried to process how I felt.

I was touched that he'd taken the initiative to send me money without my asking. It was such a thoughtful gesture and it warmed my heart.

I felt seen, loved, and cherished. It was comforting to know he was motivated to care for me, standing in the gap, and doing what my father would've done for me.

I couldn't deny that I
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