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CHAPTER TWELVE: DINNER AT THE ANDERSON'S

Penulis: Ebunoluwa
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-11-14 06:49:46

“Hey, Alexa.”

Mika’s voice cut sharply through the room, her expression twisted into a deep frown.

I noticed immediately how Jace and Mika’s eyes locked—too interested, too flirtatious for my comfort.

“Oh… is this the rich guy you’re supposed to marry?” Mika asked with a smug little grin. “You’re lucky. Getting one of the Anderson twins? He’s hot.”

“Hi,” Jace said, waving casually.

“Hey,” Mika replied with a bright smile.

“Is she your cousin?” Jace asked.

I stared at both of them, uneasy at how
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