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Chapter 17

Author: Pwemi
last update publish date: 2025-07-01 18:44:17

Chapter 17 – Love

Crystal’s POV

“Exactly like that.” His voice dropped, frustration curling at the edges.

“And she’s picked me, hasn’t she?” I said with a dry laugh. “Typical.”

His gaze snapped to mine. “It’s not what you think. I didn’t say yes. I never would, not like that.”

Something tugged in my chest, but I buried it. We were friends. We were nothing else.

“Then say what you do mean, Roberto. Because right now, you’re dragging me out here like we’re about to rewrite fate.”

His jaw clenched
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