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Chapter 16

Penulis: Syre E.
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Lila's POV

‎"You'll never seem to get it. You're so blind, blind to it all," Lila said and left in a huff.

‎My face scrunched up in confusion, and I sighed and walked back into the dining room, slipping into my former seat. Clara held my arm and looked at me with a face of concern.

‎ "Are you okay? You spent an awfully long time out there," Clara whispered. I nodded.

‎"Are you sure? I mean, we could leave if our parents are getting to you," she asked again.

‎ "It's fine, the dinner won't last long anyway, and we don't want to draw attention to ourselves," I whispered and planted a kiss on her cheeks.

‎"Awww, look at them being so affectionate with each other," Clara's mother said with a smile on her lips.

‎"They really do make a great couple," my mother added.

‎"Not only a great couple but a great legacy," my father added, laughing.

‎ The couple offered a tight smile as we squeezed each other's hands under the table.

‎Lila stood up abruptly, pushing her chair back loudly as she
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