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CHAPTER 16

Penulis: Naomi Oh
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-06-27 05:43:07

CHAPTER 16: Mirabella's POV

“Girl, you have to show up and show out,” Eliana screeched. It was Thursday night and I was packing for the weekend with Giovanni. I had enlisted Eliana's help.

“How did Max take it when you cancelled on him?” She asked as she threw lingerie into my box. I removed it and smacked her hand away as I recalled the coffee date.

“I wasn't planning on seeing you till the weekend, but this works,” he said as we sat at the table, motioning for the waitress.

I cleared my throat, I had to get it out anyway, “My mother is sick. I have to be in Chicago for the weekend.”

His eyes softened and then disappointment crept into his features. I felt bad but I wasn't technically lying, my mother did live in Chicago.

“Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. So we take a rain check?” He asked and I nodded. I knew he was trying so hard to be a gentleman about it.

“Let me know if you need anything. I'm here to support you,” he said, reaching out and holding my hand. I forced a
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