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Chapter 66
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26.07.2026 14:01:00Kayla’s POV
The Water Between Us
The moment I stepped outside, the first thing I noticed was the glow. The entire pool shimmered with deep blue light, almost like the water itself was alive and breathing.
Soft sensual music drifted through hidden speakers and wrapped around the quiet space like a warm blanket. The villa behind me looked like something pulled from a movie scene.
Warm lights from the indoor lounge spilled out through the glass walls
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