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Max becomes Chef

Penulis: Riley_Steverose
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-12-08 02:38:07
Veronica's POV:

“Okay… so I know that you have a thing for Max.”

For a second, I forgot how to breathe. My entire body went still, and the cool evening air from the sea waves in front of me suddenly felt too thin to even inhale.

We were sitting side by side on the sand, with the sky painted in melting shades of gold and crimson, the waves gently lapping near our feet... it had been perfect, and peaceful. And then he said that, which shook my entire foundation.

I turned to look at him, my lips pa
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While Theo promised to take it slow and let her choose. Max brings humor, charm, and a surprising dash of domesticity into Veronica’s conflicted world. But beneath all of it, an undeniable tension simmers between the three of them. Because sometimes, even the sweetest moments can taste like temptation. 🍷🔥

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