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Chapter 138 - Introduction

مؤلف: Claire M
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The silence that follows is deafening. The world stops spinning.

It's an agonizing, bone-deep awkwardness. No one moves. No one speaks.

Finally, the poise of the older generation wins out. Ethan recovers his dignity. He clears his throat, offering a polite, measured look at the camera. "That must be Elias. Hello there."

Elias snaps out of his trance. He gathers his composure, stepping toward the sofa. He leans down, bringing his face into the frame next to Mia's, his broad shoulder brushing aga
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