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Three hundred and thirty-three

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last update تاريخ النشر: 2026-08-12 21:35:25

Isabella POV

The restaurant had grown quieter as the evening wore on. The men near the bar had left, and one of the couples was gathering their things. Our plates had been cleared, along with the beef special—a kebab drenched in rich, spicy sauce.

Wesley pushed another glass toward me. The drink was creamy and sweet.

“Easy,” he said when I took another sip and felt warmth spread through me. “It's still a weekday. I'm not covering for you if you decide you can't make it to work tomorrow.”

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