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Chapter 73~ Dinner with friends

Author: Natie
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-14 19:41:37
SOPHIA.

“I’m so hungry!” Alice exclaimed as we walked towards the long wooden table that was set on the beach.

The sun had set below the horizon, casting a golden-red glow over the ocean. We had already changed into dry clothes when we got called for dinner at the beach.

I looked around, loving the set-up. Lanterns hung from nearby trees, illuminating the table that was laden with grilled seafood, roasted vegetables and lots of other foods.

“You'd be hungry after all that screaming. Jeez, I thought someone was trying to kill you or something,” Caspian remarked, earning a glare from his sister.

“Are you even my brother?” She questioned. “How could you splash water at me like that? I’ll tell Dad and Mom that you bullied me on this trip.”

“What are you? Five?” Caspian asked, laughing. “Go ahead… they are going to tell you to get a husband instead.”

“You–” Alice fumed. She rushed towards Wilson and grabbed his arm. “I already have a husband. This one.”

We all froze.

Dead silence fell
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