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CHAPTER 29: Let's break up
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BunnyThanks for reading my story. Did you feel the weight of Ha-Joon's sacrifice, the sting of Evangeline's heartbreak? And now, with Seo-Yeon's resolve, what do you think will ignite?" Please let me know in the comments.
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The 2 hours later.Laughter and excited chatter filled the luxurious bus, while the cool air from the air conditioning battled the sweltering heat outside. Passengers wore light, beach-themed dresses and shorts that swayed as they moved around. Some played cards on fold-down tables, while others gazed out the windows and others took photos and posting on social media.Chris's phone vibrated in his pocket. He pulled out and the screen displayed 'Serena.' He cleared his throat before attending, the sound of chatting, and playing laughter echoed through the bus, so he moved to the driver's side for some semblance of quiet. "Yes, Ma'am," he said, his voice confident. The driver glanced at him, then back at the road."It seems, you are already on a trip, Chris," Serena asked."Yes, Ma'am. Your daughter, Eve. " He paused "Sorry Ma'am Evangeline Ma'am informed you previously, she said not to check on you because you were busy at work." he stammered. Serena laughed; her voice tone increased.
