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27 Staying Beautiful Is Hard Work for a Woman

Author: Willi Huma
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Anna bought a large haul of groceries and entered the villa using the password he had given her.

When she walked in, the living room was spotless.

Just like Lorenzo himself, the entire house was done in a minimalist style. Clean lines, empty space, and a distinct lack of warmth.

She slipped off her heels. The shoe cabinet only held men’s slippers, so she picked out a new pair, changed into them, and carried the groceries into the kitchen.

She started by putting a pot of soup on to simmer, then
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