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Author: Billie Patsy
last update publish date: 2026-09-24 11:57:28

JAKE

Mom went inside to start dinner, the screen door closing soft behind her, leaving me and Ryan alone by the pool.

The water rippled slow in the evening breeze, catching the last of the sunlight, and the invitation was still in his hand — white card, gold letters, his name and Lena’s printed like they’d been meant to be all along.

The air felt tight, charged, like a storm waiting to break.

“You’re a coward,” I said. The words came out before I could stop them, sharp and hot, sitting right
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Lala Lopez
Finally! Some friction between Jake and Clara! Great update but I need more. And please, looooonger chapters please!!
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Lala Lopez
Oohhhh this is getting good. Finally some friction between Jake and Clara. Please, more updates and loooooger chapters please!!
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Lala Lopez
Why is Jake showing his hand to Ryan?? Let Ryan marry Lena which will force him to divorce Mia. Their mom is something else. What all does Mia want aside from a divorce from Ryan?? Ryan will try to force and threaten Jake to speed up his own wedding to Clara now.
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