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Chapter 61

Penulis: All_about_me
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RILEY'S POV

The soft chime of the doorbell announced my entrance into the coffee shop.

The moment I stepped inside, warmth wrapped around me, freshly brewed coffee, warm pastries, cinnamon… everything comforting enough to make the entire day seem a little lighter.

It was quieter than usual with only a few people sitting tucked into corners with laptops, a couple whispered over mugs of cappuccino, and soft music floated across the room.

And then I saw her.

Ava Aiden’s twin sister, already seated at a corner table, waving slightly when our eyes met.

My stomach twisted as the embarrassment from yesterday slithered right back up my spine.

I took a steady breath and walked over.

“Hey,” I said softly.

She smiled, bright and warm, like the embarrassment hadn’t been life ending at all.

“Hello Riley. I’m glad you made it.”

“I, uh… thank you for inviting me.” I sat down opposite her, clutching my purse in both hands. “And I.. I want to apologize for yesterday. I really didn’t know you were Ai
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