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Author: Mira N.
last update publish date: 2026-09-09 20:33:04

Chapter Twenty-One

The morning of the family gathering dawned bright and clear, the tropical sun painting the sky in shades of gold and pink. I stood in front of the mirror in my room, studying my reflection with a mixture of nervousness and determination.

Today was the day. The family gathering. The moment when I would officially be presented to the Whitmore extended family as Adrian's fiancée,his real fiancée, at least that's what everyone was supposed to believe.

Bella had helped me pick out
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