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Chapter 30: Take Care of Each Other

作者: MM de Wet
last update 公開日: 2026-04-19 14:00:13

“I really wanted to and now I definitely will. From now on we will take care of each other,” Harper declared and turned around completely to kiss him softly on the lips. Oliver’s icy blue eyes widened slightly in surprise at her declaration, but a genuine smile spread across his face as she kissed him. His arms tightened automatically around her waist under the warm water, pulling her flush against his chest. “That is the best idea I have heard all day,” he murmured against her lips, returnin

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