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Chapter 177 The Signing

Penulis: Shay Robinson
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-01-27 15:09:36

Talia Pov

I wake up slow.

Not groggy, but aware.

And that’s what throws me.

The ceiling above me isn’t familiar. The walls don’t hold my things. The air doesn’t smell like my condo or my parents’ house. It takes a few seconds for it to hit me.

It's Thursday morning and I'm at Tony’s house.

I turn my head slightly, letting my eyes roam. The high ceilings with the neutral tones and clean lines. Money shines but not loud show off money. It’s a nice ass house. I can admit that.

I chuckle under my b
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Tamica
Can’t wait for that conversation. I hope the next chapter is Hunter’s or Talia’s POV
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Tamica
I hope Talia drops her mother and gets closer to Hunter
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Bee Sims
Not bad, I like new Talia!
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