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Chapter 221: Tom Meets Sebastien

Penulis: Lois
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-06-12 15:35:40

Bella pov

I parked the car in the lot near the park entrance. I unbuckled Tom from his car seat, took his hand, and we walked together toward the main gates.

As we got closer, I spotted Sebastien. He was already there, standing near the entrance and waiting for us.

He wore a pale grey jacket with no tie. The morning sun lit up the grey in his hair, and he looked much softer and less intimidating than he had at the restaurant. He just looked like a regular person.

I stopped walking and poi
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