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Chapter 39: Expensive taste

Penulis: Stella Friday
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-10-06 23:58:10
Hazel's POV

“Where are we going?” I asked as Jaxon took a turn down the road.

He glanced at me with his eyes glinting under the streetlights. “You’ll see, try not to overthink it.” he winked.

Oh, that wink! My stomach did a weird somersault, and I immediately looked out the window before he could notice the small, ridiculous smile creeping up my face.

The city lights flashed in patterns across his face. He looked so calm, focused, one hand on the wheel, the other occasionally tapping to the
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