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~The Dinner Trap~

Author: Carabella
last update publish date: 2026-01-23 23:35:07

Chapter Thirteen

Camille's POV

Theo stood at the stove, somehow looking perfectly at home in my kitchen, stirring something in a pan. The dining table had been set for two. On the table were candles, wine glasses and cloth napkins arranged like this was a romantic dinner instead of whatever this was.

He looked up and smiled. "Perfect timing! I hope you like coq au vin. I found everything I needed in your pantry."

"Theo, you didn't have to..."

"I wanted to." He gestured to the table. "Y
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