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Fifty two: The Dance Floor Standoff

Penulis: linx Chubyz
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-12-12 23:32:36

Nathan's POV

The gym is filled with music and laughter.

The usual normal movement and light that normally wouldn't bother me.

But tonight, the noise gets on my nerves.

I scan the room, my gaze locking on Abigail, who is standing near the edge of the dance floor, she's wearing a pale blue dress.

She's with Luca.

Her smile is small, uncertain, and I can see it clearly.

The way it doesn't quite reach her eyes.

She looks uncomfortable, fidgeting slightly as Luca leans in to say something to h
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