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Chapter 67 (a)

Penulis: C.K Hawks
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-08-21 20:02:43

Valery hesitated before reaching for the phone. Margret did not even fight her for it. She didn’t have to - she had seen all she needed to see to confirm what Valery had been hiding.

“K?” Her brows rose as she said the single letter. It was enough to make Valery stutter and catch her breath, as if her head were under water.

“I can explain.” Valery’s voice was thin, barely there.

“Okay, go ahead. I’m dying to finally hear it from you.” Margret stood, arms folded tight.

Valery’s hands hovered uselessly, shaping gestures that meant nothing, as if they could form words when her tongue felt too heavy to let the truth out.

“Go on, say something.” Margret ticked along like a clock, impatient as every second dragged on. “Is something going on between you and Riley?” She hit the nail on the head. “Are you two lovers?”

“That’s a strong word, Marge.”

“Then what is it? Quit stalling,” Margret snapped. “Was he the one you hung out with today?”

Valery eased her shoulders, her voice coming out soft,
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