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Chapter 49 (b)

Author: C.K Hawks
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-07 03:01:22

Ryan arrived a little too early. He was nervous, though he’d bite his tongue than admit it. Riley had to put on a better act if they were going to fool their folks again. But he was here.

Valery spotted him from the gate of the church, her hand rising in a small wave that made his heart jump.

“You look great,” she teased as he approached.

“Thank you,” he said, glancing at her shoes. “You too. Nice stilettos.”

“Be serious, Riley.”

“I’m trying here.”

They walked in together. The choir was already midway through a song. Riley didn’t understand most of the hymns, but when she bowed her head, he followed. When she whispered ‘Amen’, so did he. He watched her eyes close when they prayed and wondered what she was saying. He followed her through the service like a well-behaved schoolboy. Ghanaians didn’t play with church. You either stood up when told or had a grandmother pinch your ear from a bench away.

After the final blessing, Valery pulled him aside with a soft smile. “Come. There’s someo
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