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Chapter 192 – Just a Little Longer

作者: Olivia GW
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Natalie’s POV

I parked a little farther from the lakehouse than usual, my heart beating faster than it should have.

For one ridiculous second, I half-expected Brandon to jump out from behind a tree or call my name from the porch, and I let out a soft laugh at myself as I stepped out of the car.

Get a grip.

Of course he wasn’t here. I’d timed it carefully, made sure enough hours had passed after our call. His car was nowhere in sight, the driveway empty and quiet the way I needed it to be.

Still, the thought flickered—unwelcome and persistent.

What if he came back?

The idea sent a strange rush through me, equal parts anticipation and panic. I pushed it away quickly. Brandon wasn’t like that. He respected boundaries, even though he didn’t really know his “ex-wife”.

And yet.

Things were different now.

Since the scrapbook.

Since the way our words had started answering each other, unfolding in ink. What if he now insists on meeting with me? Maybe I shouldn’t even answer him anymore in tha
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