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Chapter 193: Fixing One Problem, Finding Another

Penulis: Frank J.P
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-06-10 14:25:16

Emma's POV

Jeff stepped back from our hug. He had a big, bright smile on his face.

"I will text you my new number later, Emma," Jeff said happily. "It was so good to see you after all these years."

"You too, Jeff," I said. My voice came out as a tiny, scared squeak.

Jeff turned around to walk away. He walked right past the heavy glass door of the cafe. He walked right past Luca. Jeff did not even look at Luca's angry face. Jeff just walked straight to the front counter. He started looking at th
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