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Chapter 181 I don’t want short sentences or paragraphs “—without being a source of embarrassment?” Aunt Reina stood just inside the doorway, one elegant hand wrapped around the stem of a champagne flute, the faintest smile playing at the corners of her mouth as her gaze swept lazily across the t
My stomach dropped. Alastair continued as though he were making the most reasonable proposal in the world. “Name your number,” Alastair continued,. “Fill in whatever amount you believe is appropriate, and allow us to handle the rest.” His voice remained calm. Almost generous. “We’re willing to f
She turned toward our table with a dazzling smile. “If you’ll excuse us, I’m borrowing your very charming restaurant owner for exactly five minutes.” He quickly cleared his throat, suddenly remembering where he was. Straightening his suit, Jean-Luc turned toward Alastair, bowing his head in deep em
Dahlia No one spoke. My father’s fingers remained loosely wrapped around his water glass. My mother sat perfectly still beside him, her expression giving nothing away. Across the table, Marisol watched them with barely concealed satisfaction, already wearing the triumphant smile of someone convi
Before I could finish, the back door of the sedan swung open. I actually took a step back. “Aunt Reina?” She stepped out in head-to-toe navy, sunglasses already on despite the fact that the sun is already starting to set. “Don’t sound so delighted.” “I am delighted, I’m just—” I looked at my mot







