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Heat and Pretending

Penulis: Ameerah ZB
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-11-10 21:07:44

The gala was getting closer and the entire island felt busier every passing day. Staff walking back and forth. Deliveries coming in. Decorations being arranged. It felt like the whole place was breathing in preparation.

I had not spent time with Grandma Vale since the spa day. And honestly, I liked it that way. I missed the warmth in her voice and the way she touched my hand when she spoke to me, but being near her made the lie feel heavier in my chest. I was already drowning in guilt. Being cl
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I love that shes not taking their shit like she did with the ex nd family at the beginning
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