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Chapter Sixty: The Breaking point

Author: JohnK
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-03-18 18:59:02

Isla's POV:

Saturday passed in careful distance.

Both of us seemed to be avoiding the conversation from last night, the questions we'd asked but not answered.

We maintained polite interaction around Rosie, playing games and making lunch together, but the awareness crackled between us constantly.

Every time Callum's hand brushed mine passing something across the table. Every time our eyes met and held for a second too long. Every time he stood close enough that I could feel the warmth of him.

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