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Heartbreak and Mezcal

Penulis: Evelyn Joness
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-02-14 09:22:42

“Can you come over?” Amelia’s voice cracked.

“Please. I need—I can’t—”

“I’m already in my car,” Ariana said. “I’ll be there in twenty minutes. Have you eaten anything?”

“I don’t—no. I don’t know.”

“I’m bringing food. And mezcal.”

“You’re eight months pregnant. You can’t drink mezcal.”

“The mezcal is for you, idiota. I’ll have water and judge you lovingly.” Ariana’s voice was firm but gentle. “Don’t do anything stupid before I get there, okay? No calling him. No breaking anything else. Just sit
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