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A Rude Awakening

Author: Winifred K
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-13 09:43:12

Kane could clearly see the hesitation in Aria's eyes.

Just as he was waiting for her answer, Kane's phone rang.

Aria immediately pulled back.

"You should get that," she said, turning her head away to avoid his gaze.

Kane was disappointed and annoyed. Who was so inconsiderate as to call at such a tense moment?

He picked up his phone and looked at the caller ID. His expression immediately became serious, his brows furrowed.

Aria instinctively wanted to ask who it was, but before she could, Kane took the phone and went into the study.

She was baffled. Who was it that he had to go into the study for a private conversation?

Inside the study, Kane had already answered the call. "Mom, why are you calling so late?"

Natalie's voice came through the line. "What? Do I need to schedule a time to call my son?"

"That's not what I meant," Kane said, frowning. He quickly changed the subject. "How have you been feeling? Are you taking your medication on time?"

"Hmph! I'm all alone out here, and you ha
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Katherine
yesss. really can not wait anymore with this unnecessary misunderstandings
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Brenda K Coleman
when is she going to run away after becoming pregnant?,, just to come back 5 to 7 years later with their daughter and finally become a family. garbriella meeds to be shut down by both Kane and his mother Natalie.
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Katherine
yeah, same here!! I have a feeling kane's act might force Aria to misunderstand to the point she attempted suicide. And, with the author uploading 10 chapters a day, we might see prolouge pretty soon. idk I can't wait anymore.
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    Kane could clearly see the hesitation in Aria's eyes.Just as he was waiting for her answer, Kane's phone rang.Aria immediately pulled back."You should get that," she said, turning her head away to avoid his gaze.Kane was disappointed and annoyed. Who was so inconsiderate as to call at such a tense moment?He picked up his phone and looked at the caller ID. His expression immediately became serious, his brows furrowed.Aria instinctively wanted to ask who it was, but before she could, Kane took the phone and went into the study.She was baffled. Who was it that he had to go into the study for a private conversation?Inside the study, Kane had already answered the call. "Mom, why are you calling so late?"Natalie's voice came through the line. "What? Do I need to schedule a time to call my son?""That's not what I meant," Kane said, frowning. He quickly changed the subject. "How have you been feeling? Are you taking your medication on time?""Hmph! I'm all alone out here, and you ha

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