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Chapter 24

Author: Lyric Stone
last update Last Updated: 2025-12-02 17:28:27

Lena's POV

I forced myself to meet his gaze steadily, though my heart was hammering against my ribs.

"I suppose it would be scandalous, If such a thing were true. But mistaken identity happens all the time, doesn't it?"

"Indeed it does." He leaned back in his chair. "People see what they expect to see, especially in dim lighting."

The sound of Isabella's footsteps approaching saved me from having to respond. She returned to the dining room with a bright smile, completely oblivious to the tension that had filled the space in her absence.

"I was just telling Lena about your massage therapist, Luca," she said, settling back into her chair. "The one who helped with my shoulder pain last month."

"Ah yes, Helena. She's quite talented." Luca's attention shifted to Isabella. "Actually, I was hoping to convince you to let her work on those knots in your neck again. She's available this afternoon."

"That sounds wonderful," Isabella said. "Lena, you should join us. Prenatal massage can be so ben
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