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Romeo

I was standing at the bar, my fingers wrapped loosely around the crystal glass, letting the ambient noise of my brother’s wedding wash over me.

I was exhausted. Not the physical fatigue of a twelve-hour operation, but a deeper, structural exhaustion that had settled into my bones over the last week.

I had played my part perfectly. Delivered the rings. Given the toast. Smiled for the cameras. Kept my eyes off Irene.

Mostly.

I could feel her across the courtyard anyway.

It was an involunt
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Bobbie
I just feel that something isn’t right. Jullian is another one that makes me think something is going to happen. I hope Irene is going to be ok.
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Isabel González
Oh my god that's to much for Irene but she deserve more even how much she loves him she knew that his love was still for Camila . What's next has me sitting can move lam also in shock like Irene . Great story will Camila stay
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