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A Familiar Yet Distant Place

Author: Author Destro
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-31 21:55:38
New York at night carried an air of nostalgia that Emma couldn’t shake off. As the car rolled through the familiar streets, she gazed out the window, watching the twinkling city lights blur past. It had been years since she had last been here, yet the city still felt like a distant memory rather than home.

Seated beside her, Claire was brimming with excitement, her little face pressed against the glass.

“Mommy, it’s so bright here! Have you lived here before?” she asked curiously.

Emma smiled softly, tucking a strand of her daughter's hair behind her ear. “A long time ago,” she murmured.

Christian, who sat in the driver’s seat, glanced at Emma through the rearview mirror. “You’ll get used to it again,” he said lightly. “New York has a way of pulling people back.”

When they finally arrived at Christian’s apartment, Emma took a moment to admire the sleek yet cozy space. She turned to him with curiosity. “I thought your family mainly stayed in Europe. Why do you have a place here
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Denise M
I misread it does say five years. Don’t mind me. Reading while tired is never a good thing lol
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Denise M
I thought she hadn’t seen Henry in five years. I hope the author can keep their timeline straight.
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Koko Liv
The book is very good however when will it be updated
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