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Chapter 231 - BACK TO LONDON

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The international terminal at O’Hare airport was loud and packed with people. Travelers rushed by with heavy luggage carts, families argued near the check-in counters, and robotic flight announcements echoed over the speakers every few seconds.

Mindy stood near the quiet glass doors of the executive lounge, her hands resting flat against the front of Marcus’s dark coat. Despite all the noise and chaos around them, she couldn't tear her eyes away from his face.

Marcus set his heavy leather bag
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