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last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-02-22 14:12:33

Mary's POV

I smiled politely as I chatted with familiar faces. I made sure my tone was warm but composed. There was no tension and no lingering bitterness. I was just a woman who had moved on.

I could feel Danny's gaze on me, it was steady and unrelenting. I didn't look his way, not even once.

Rose beamed with excitement as she turned to introduce her fiancé. "Mary, this is Gabriel Lander. He works in shipbuilding."

Gabriel extended his hand with an easy smile. "Nice to meet you."

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