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Author: Dami Writes
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2025-12-29 20:44:33

Abigail’s POV

“You’re staring.”

Christian’s voice cut gently through the storm in my head.

Heat rushed to my face so fast it was embarrassing. I snapped my gaze away, suddenly very interested in the night sky. “I wasn’t.”

He huffed a laugh, the sound low and pleasant. “You absolutely were.”

I crossed my arms, mostly to stop my hands from doing anything stupid. “You were laughing. It was… distracting.”

“That’s a first,” he said. “Most people are distracted by my brooding.”

I risked a glance. He
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