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Chapter 61 - For Now Is Still Real
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2026-11-06 16:06:36Ailsa had spent most of her adult life distrusting promises that came with invisible footnotes.
Forever was the worst of them.
By Wednesday evening, she had decided that for now deserved better treatment.
Callum was in his kitchen opening a bottle of sparkling water when she arrived.
“You brought a bag,” he said.
“It contains dinner.”
“That was almost disappointing.”
Ailsa set the paper bag on the counter.
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The Billionaire I’ll Never Marry Chapter 61 - For Now Is Still Real
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