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Chapter 304

Author: Your Candy
The atmosphere in the restaurant turned extremely awkward for a moment.

Richard lowered his head, maintaining his bitter smile. He fell silent for a while. When he looked up again, he tried to force his usual gentle smile onto his face, but it looked strained.

"The one who should apologize is me." His voice was hoarse. "I was being presumptuous and only caused you more trouble. As for what I said just now... just pretend you never heard it. I'm still the same Richie you've always known, alrigh
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