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Two Women, One Secret

Author: Evelyn Joness
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-01-20 04:23:12

She did.

“Whatever she thinks, it doesn’t change this.” He lifted her hand, kissed her knuckles. “Us.”

She nodded, forcing a small smile. “Us.”

They finished dessert rich chocolate torte that left a lingering sweetness on their tongues.

Nicholas signaled for the check, paid with a quiet word to the waiter, and stood, offering his hand.

Katherine took it, her fingers curling into his as they stepped out of the warm restaurant into the sharp bite of the winter night.

The cold air hit her like a
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