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Chapter 71: Trouble in the Spotlight

Author: Raven
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2025-07-06 11:09:18

Allie Brooks stirred awake to the sound of Liam Hart’s deep voice. He had just stepped out of the bathroom, freshly showered, and was buttoning up his crisp shirt. His hair glistened with droplets of water, and he exuded a calm confidence that made Allie’s stomach churn with mixed emotions.

With a playful tap on her hip, Liam teased, “Wake up, lazybones. Big day ahead.”

Allie groaned and buried her face into the pillow. Her mind was already a storm of questions. Was Liam drunk last night? Did h
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