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Gasoline On Fire

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last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-01-27 20:11:18

Carlos's car pulled into the compound at the exact moment Miguel's jeep rolled through the gates. The timing was so perfect it felt like fate was playing a cruel joke.

Inés's stomach dropped as she watched Miguel's headlights cut through the darkness.

"Shit," Carlos muttered under his breath, gripping the steering wheel.

"It's fine," Inés said quickly, though her heart was racing. "Just... act normal."

Carlos put the car in park and looked at her. "After what just happened at the restaurant, I
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