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Chapter 34

Author: Lanie
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-14 01:15:56

The following week, Kairah found herself thinking about Liam more often than she cared to admit. The lunch they shared was still fresh in her mind, and every time she thought of his easy smile and their effortless conversation, she couldn’t help but feel a warmth in her chest. It had been a while since she’d connected with someone like that, and the thought of what might come next both excited and unsettled her.

Work had been busy, as usual. She spent most of her days buried in spreadsheets and meetings, trying to manage the constant flow of tasks. But in between it all, she found herself daydreaming, imagining what it might be like to see Liam again.

She was on a conference call when her phone buzzed with a message. She quickly glanced at the screen to find a text from Liam:

Liam: *“Hey, Kairah. Hope you’re doing well. I was thinking… maybe we can grab dinner this weekend? Let me know what you think.”*

A smile tugged at her lips as she typed a quick reply:

Kairah: *“I’d love that.
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