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12. The Sudden Attack

作者: A mum to be
last update 公開日: 2026-04-25 17:58:04

A quick kiss landed on Gian’s cheek, sudden, unexpected, like a sneak attack. No warning. No explanation.

Gian froze. His hand was still on the steering wheel, his whole body rigid. He shot a glance at Aurelia, who was now sitting casually with a faint smile, eyes fixed on the road ahead as if she hadn’t done anything at all.

A loud honk exploded from the car behind them. Gian jerked back to reality and stepped on the gas, the car moving forward again.

Aurelia

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