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Chapter 21: Am I interrupting something?

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Chapter 21: Am I interrupting something

‎I stepped down from the car, my heart thudding in a nervous rhythm with every step I took. The evening air was soft and perfumed with the scent of roses from the nearby garden. My palms felt slightly damp, though I tried to steady my breath.

‎“You look stunning,” Charles said, his voice warm and smooth as velvet.

‎I smiled shyly, brushing a strand of hair behind my ear. “Thank you, Charles. And you look really good too.”

‎I could feel the heat rise to my cheeks, that unmistakable flush of embarrassment mixed with excitement.

‎He reached into the car and pulled out a bouquet of flowers. “These are for you.”

‎My eyes lit up immediately. “Wow, these are my favorites!” I brought them close, inhaling their scent. They smelled like early morning rain on blooming jasmine — fresh, sweet, and faintly intoxicating.

‎Charles smiled, clearly pleased by my reaction. “Shall we?” he asked, stepping ahead to open the rear door for me.

‎“Thank you, Charles,” I
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