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41. TESSA HART

Author: Lia's Ink
last update publish date: 2026-09-21 00:23:34
🌹TESSA🌹

The water was cold when I splashed it on my face, colder than I expected, and it woke me up faster than the alarm had. I stood there for a second with my hands dripping over the sink, staring at my own reflection, at the puffiness still sitting under my eyes from crying half the night before.

He didn't remember any of it.

I reached for the towel and pressed it against my face and held it there a second longer than I needed to. Whatever I thought I was going to feel when I finally le
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This chapter is dedicated to Isabel for always needing more and always commenting. Girl, I see you, and I really appreciate you. ❤️ I’m sorry for the slow updates. I’m currently writing other books as well, which is why this one is moving a little slowly. You can also check out my other books, MY ALPHA STEPBROTHER IS OBSESSED WITH MY SECRET IDENTITY and BOUND TO THE FORBIDDEN ALPHA PRINCE. I update both of them every single day, and I really believe you’ll enjoy their storylines too. I’ll keep updating this book. I’m not going to leave it unfinished, I promise. The updates will just be a little slow for now, and I’m really sorry about that. Thank you so much for reading and for being here with me. I love you. :)

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Elizabeth Adams
I'm looking forward to more. I'm waiting for the day the two boys meet
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Isabel
Thank you for dedication that made my day. ...
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Isabel
I 'm alway so excited can't wait for more chapters . But I will be here for the next one . You have a great imagination love the way is going thank you for your dedication .
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