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Chapter 75: Temporary Parting

Author: MM de Wet
last update publish date: 2026-05-29 14:50:09

“You could always go out with Knox again,” Harper suggested. Oliver’s spoon clattered against his mug as he froze mid-stir, his head snapping toward her with wide-eyed surprise. “Knox? The designer who thinks wearing socks with sandals is a fashion statement?” Glen burst out laughing at his horrified expression. “Oh, come on! Knox is not that bad. He just has– unique taste.” Oliver shuddered dramatically. “Unique is a generous word. I one

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