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Chapter 128 - New Year’s Eve - I

Penulis: Joanna Jade
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-02-01 19:14:01

Alec leaned back in his chair, arms loosely folded as he studied her from across the dining room.

“How long have you been standing there?”

Tessa didn’t answer immediately. She stepped fully into the kitchen, her heels clicking softly against the tiled floor.

Each step was measured, controlled — like she refused to give him even the satisfaction of seeing her hurry.

“Long enough,” she said vaguely, draping her coat over the counter.

She reached for a mug, turning her back to him as she scooped
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