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Not Him Again

Author: Von Hsuu
last update publish date: 2026-03-08 20:00:22

Angela's POV

My chest tightened instantly.

I forced my expression to stay calm before finally taking a sip of my drink. The cold bubbles brushed down my throat, but they did little to steady my heartbeat.

When the glass touched the table again, I turned my gaze away from the bar.

“Angela?”

Lyla’s voice pulled me back.

I blinked once and looked at her.

“Sorry?”

“You suddenly went quiet.” She tilted

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