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8. I’M NOT COMING BACK

Penulis: Frya Isaac
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-03-15 15:45:34
The impact echoed through the bakery like a thunderclap.

Adrian staggered back, blood trickling from his lip, eyes wide with shock.

Lydia screamed. “Noah! Stop! Please, both of you — stop!”

Noah stood there, chest heaving, fists still clenched. His hazel eyes burned with protective rage, but he glanced at Lydia, seeing the terror on her face. He took a step back and breathing heavy. “Once — just once — if you ever touch Lydia again, you’ll deal with me, Wolfe. And next time, I won’t hold ba
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Thought both had already signed the papers and it was finalized .. if not yet how could he get engaged?
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