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Feeling half-empty inside
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08.12.2025 02:15:34
Riley_SteveroseIn this chapter, Veronica faces the storm within... the tug-of-war between morality and desire, peace and chaos. Theo represents the calm she craves, while Max ignites the fire she’s afraid to feel. But love isn’t always logical… and sometimes, the heart refuses to obey the mind. 💔🔥
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