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The Preparation 

Penulis: Moyosoreoluwa
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-06-03 12:00:58

BELLE

My chest tightened as I left his office, and I could no longer hold back my tears.

God! How did everything get this hard?

I went into the restroom and regretted it immediately.

"Look, who finally decided to show up," Faye sneered, her eyes gleaming with a smug smile.

I inhaled a deep breath as I stepped inside. One glance at the mirror, and I could barely recognize myself. No wonder Zalden was furious. I looked like a wreck.

I rinsed my face while Faye stood behind me, rejoicing in my mi
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