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Chapter 20

Author: Ms. Grace
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-11 19:39:22

~Melissa~

The Uber pulled up outside Marcello’s, the Italian restaurant Aria had picked. Warm light spilled through the windows, and I could already smell garlic and wine from the sidewalk.

I stepped out of the car, tugging down my black dress. I’d changed three times before settling on this simple, dark, and hopefully giving off “I have my life together” dress.

Aria was already at a corner table, her purple hair pulled up in a messy bun. She waved when she saw me, and relief washed through me
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