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Chapter Nine: Please _

Author: Le na
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-05-23 20:38:00

*Ariana's Pov*

“Are you sure you're alright.You don't look so good.” My mom’s eyes were sharp now, concern cutting through her casual tone.

I forced a laugh, too high, too brittle "Water went down wrong.”

I shot a glare across the table at Kian. He didn’t flinch. He just took another slow sip of coffee, eyes half-lidded like he wasn’t the reason my hands were gripping the edge of the chair so hard my knuckles hurt.

The vibration shifted. Slower, more deliberate.

I bit down on the inside of
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