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CHAPTER 12

Author: Oni
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-04-19 22:42:56

Lily's POV

I exhaled then excused myself to the long counter where some bar stools lined up in front to get myself some wine.

I sat on one of the stools, then ordered a drink.

“You look like you are hiding.”

I turned my head toward the direction of the voice.

Creg, the celebrant pulled up beside me in a tailored black suit. He left the white shirt beneath open at the collar, with a golden watch wrapped loosely around his wrist.

“No. I’m not,” I said as the bartender sat my glass of wine on
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  • Bounded By The Brother    CHAPTER 12

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  • Bounded By The Brother    CHAPTER 11

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