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Chapter 159 Familiar

Author: Ria M
last update publish date: 2026-06-08 23:08:38

(Amara)

We walk through the restaurant doors, and my mother's words immediately drift through my mind.

"You should both catch up. It's been long, don't you think?"

A quiet sigh slips from my lips.

"Yeah," I murmur to myself.

It has been a long time.

A dinner wouldn't hurt.

We reach our table, and Lorenzo pulls out a chair for me.

With a grateful smile, I take my seat.

"So," he says as he settles across from me, "what would you like to have?"

I glance down at the menu, but before I can answer, h
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