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Chapter 23

Author: Keyboard Warrior
last update Last Updated: 2025-12-14 01:32:23

“Let me check your schedule.”

She turned around and left his office. Alex smirked as he sank into his chair, releasing a quiet sigh of relief. To her, he must have looked calm and composed, but inside, he knew every word he had spoken carried a hidden motive. His story, every word had been true, but his intentions were far from innocent.

___

When Rainee returned home, she noticed her mother practically glowing with happiness. Suspicion flared, and she immediately glanced at Sam, silently asking if he had said anything about her and Alex. He quickly shook his head.

“Rainee, come here. Sit with me. I need to talk to you.”

She obeyed, taking her seat cautiously, her brows knitting together.

“Listen, I know you’ve just suffered a heartbreak, but life is about moving forward. Lucas....He doesn’t deserve you, or your grief. So… a friend of mine has arranged a blind date for you.”

Rainee exhaled sharply, frustration darkening her face.

“Mom, I’m not mourning. I am moving forward. You don’t
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